Evidence Suggests That the Most Important Factor Leading to Sedentism

question 72

Multiple Choice

Evidence suggests that the most important factor leading to sedentism in the western hemisphere was __________.

• A)population pressure
• B)climate change
• C)lack of large game
• D)the high status of women in Clovis culture
• E)cultivation of maize

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Definitions:

Selective Comprehension

The process by which individuals interpret messages in a way that is consistent with their pre-existing attitudes and beliefs, often leading to skewed understanding of the message.

Perceptual Learning

The process of learning improved skills of perception, often through repeated exposure to certain stimuli.

Behavioral Learning

A psychological approach that emphasizes the importance of observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned through interactions with the environment.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli, crucial in learning and behavior modification, where individuals learn to respond differently to contrasting stimuli.