Which component of language is unique to humans and has not been found in other

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Which component of language is unique to humans and has not been found in other primates?

Select one:

a. Adjectives

b. Syntax

c. Nouns

d. All of these

Question 2

Nicholas Tinbergen's greatest contribution to science was that he systematized the study of:

Select one:

a. Linguistics

b. Behavior

c. Culture

d. Tool Technology

Question 3

The nature-nurture debate is based on a false dichotomy, because

Select one:

a. nature always takes precedence over nurture, so there is no debate

b. nature and nurture are not comparable entities

c. no definite boundaries exist between genes and the environment

d. nurture only acts upon nature, not vice versa

e. none of these

Question 4

True or False:

According to the article "A Gene for Nothing," 100% of genes are noncoding.

Select one:

True

False

Question 5

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“Many researchers believe that bonobos engage in highly promiscuous behavior as a form of conflict resolution and aggression reduction. Therefore, if promiscuity in humans was encouraged more, there would have been less wars.” This statement falls into the trap of which fallacy, and why?

Select one:

a. The moralistic fallacy, because humans determine what is and is not moral, not nature

b. The moralistic fallacy, because bonobos do not have defined moral guidelines, and therefore their situation is not applicable to humans

c. The naturalistic fallacy, because what is observed in nature does not equate to what is morally good

d. The naturalistic fallacy, because what is observed in nature should also have parallels with what is observed in humans

Tinbergen was an ethologist who developed the levels of analysis discussed in this week's lesson. Ethology is the scientific field that studies...

Select one:

a. human behavior and culture

b. the origin of words and how meanings have changed over time

c. ethics

d. science of animal behavior

Question 7

Thrill seeking is an example of which of the following?

Select one:

a. your genes telling you to go out and find a thrilling activity

b. your body reacting to genes telling you to go find a thrilling activity

c. your genes responding to a thrilling activity

d. all of the above

Question 8

Let’s say you want to understand an associational pattern you notice between gum chewing and tripping on a path in the quad. If you are first interested in this pattern because of the way in which jaw movement might impair balance, are you thinking about the question at the proximate or ultimate level of analysis?

Select one:

. ultimate

b. proximate

An example of a question related to an ultimate level of analysis would be:

Select one:

a. How does the brain chemistry of rats change when they see a predator?

b. Why do some animals eat a carnivorous diet?

c. What information do chimpanzees use to locate potential food in their environment?

d. How do bees navigate their given territory?

Please match the names of Tinbergen's Four Levels of Analysis to the correct list of features at each level:

Explanation / Answer

Question 1

Answer is D

The humans communicate with pidgin languages i.e by using nouns, verbs,
and adjectives, vocabulary, and syntax, and that indicate proper constructions of words.

In case of pimirates grimaces, gestures, and sounds etc,.

Question 2

Answer is B

Nicholas Tinbergen's greatest contribution to science was that he systematized the study of ethology.

He studied the behavioral patterns of animals and humans.

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