16 Questions
What is one of the distinguishing features of Homo sapiens compared to other closely related species?
Consciousness and empathy
Which technology has been particularly useful in understanding the interface between the human brain and mind?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
What role do consciousness and empathy play in social identity?
Consciousness and empathy facilitate choosing social groups with which to identify
Why is critical thinking considered vital to assessing race and ethnicity as bases for social identity?
Because it aids in making informed assessments
In what way has Canada’s role on the world stage contributed to its national identity?
By influencing global community development
Why is the precise interface between the human brain and mind not fully understood by researchers?
Complexity of the human brain and mind
What does psychologist Nick Humphrey refer to as the 'Inner Eye'?
Predicting behavior based on self-representation
What is the mirror test, as mentioned in the text, used to determine?
Animals' sense of self
Which species, as per the text, have produced positive results in the mirror test?
Chimpanzees and orangutans
What was the downside of the single mutation experienced by human ancestors two million years ago?
Weakened jaw muscles
According to naturalist Richard Leakey, what is 'the ultimate vicarious experience' that only humans seem to have?
Fear of death
What does the text attribute to the existence of human ritual burial with formalized procedures?
Development of consciousness
What is the role of human consciousness, as mentioned in the text?
It encourages active participation in defining social identity.
What is the primary focus of the chapter mentioned in the text?
Human social identity
What distinguishes humans from other species, as per the text?
Consciousness and empathy
What did Gordon Gallup create in determining whether animals possess a sense of self?
A simple test called the mirror test
Explore thematic questions related to social identity, world regions, states, critical thinking, global community, territory, and warfare in the context of Chapter 6: Identity Amid Human Diversity.
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