The Study of Nonhuman Primates to Access Information About Human

question 23

Multiple Choice

The study of nonhuman primates to access information about human evolution is limited by __________.

• A)the fact that we are not really primates ourselves
• B)the small number of nonhuman primate species living
• C)the huge variety and number of living nonhuman primate species
• D)the relative lack of similarity between primates and ourselves

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Definitions:

Nonconsciously

Relates to processes or actions that occur without conscious thought or awareness, often automatic or habitual in nature.

Forces and Energies

The physical entities or components responsible for causing motion, changes, or stability in physical systems.

Sociobiology

A field that explores the biological underpinnings of social behavior across species, often looking at how evolutionary processes influence social structures and behaviors.

Gender and Sexuality

Interrelated concepts where gender refers to roles, behaviors, activities, expectations, and societal norms associated with being male or female, and sexuality concerns a person’s sexual orientation, preferences, and identity.