Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
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Hominids

A

Human-like ancestors

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2
Q

Larger brains originated from _____ and was driven by _____.

A

changes in blood flow

life style

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3
Q

Brain/Body weight passed 1:1 at _____.

A

homo sapiens

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4
Q

“Late equals largest” - _____

A

Georg Striedter

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5
Q

Neoteny

A

Development slows to accommodate increases in size.

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6
Q

Why study nonhuman animals?

A

Similarities provide insight to brain-behavior relationships.

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