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What does brain size mainly provide a rough estimate of?
What does brain size mainly provide a rough estimate of?
- Number of neurons (correct)
- Cognitive performance
- Learning ability
- Behavioral flexibility
In terms of brain size and neurons, what does a bigger brain not necessarily mean?
In terms of brain size and neurons, what does a bigger brain not necessarily mean?
- More learning ability
- More cognitive capacity
- More neurons (correct)
- More behavioral flexibility
How does increased brain size affect behavioral flexibility according to the text?
How does increased brain size affect behavioral flexibility according to the text?
- Increases cognitive capacity
- Reduces adaptability
- Impacts learning ability
- Improves fine-tuning to changing circumstances (correct)
What can change with increased brain size, leading to greater adaptability?
What can change with increased brain size, leading to greater adaptability?
Which statement best describes humans in relation to brain size among mammals?
Which statement best describes humans in relation to brain size among mammals?
Among primates, how do humans rank in terms of braininess?
Among primates, how do humans rank in terms of braininess?
What is a problem with the scala naturae view when considering the vertebrate brain?
What is a problem with the scala naturae view when considering the vertebrate brain?
Why is it mentioned that a blue whale having a larger brain compared to a baboon is not necessarily indicative of evolutionary progress?
Why is it mentioned that a blue whale having a larger brain compared to a baboon is not necessarily indicative of evolutionary progress?
What does the availability of extra neural tissue in the baboon imply?
What does the availability of extra neural tissue in the baboon imply?
What percentage of energy (oxygen) does a fish's brain typically consume relative to its body mass?
What percentage of energy (oxygen) does a fish's brain typically consume relative to its body mass?
How does the relationship between brain size and body size change as overall body size increases?
How does the relationship between brain size and body size change as overall body size increases?
What does the equation Y = aX^b describe in relation to brain and body sizes?
What does the equation Y = aX^b describe in relation to brain and body sizes?
