Introduction to Human Communication

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What distinguishes humans from animals according to Thomasello?

Their behavior towards distressed human beings

Their dependence on others for survival

Their ability to destroy certain orders of beings

Their consciousness and choice in actions (correct)

Why do humans tend to understand the importance of sharing according to Steinberg and Angelopulo?

To assert dominance over others

To keep everything for themselves

To destroy cooperative action

To encourage cooperation from others (correct)

What do Verderber and Mauss suggest about reciprocity and giving gifts?

Giving gifts is a form of selfish behavior

People giving gifts expect something in return (correct)

Reciprocity is unnecessary in human interactions

Gifts given should never be reciprocated

What do humans do according to Thomasello when they understand the importance of sharing?

Seek out more cooperative action Signup and view all the answers

How do humans differ from animals according to the text?

Animals cannot engage in cooperative action like humans Signup and view all the answers

Why do some animals comfort distressed human beings according to the text?

As a result of sensing a change in the environment Signup and view all the answers

What behavior do 18-month-old infants exhibit according to Tomasello's experiments?

Helping others without expecting personal gain Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes human altruism from that of other animals like apes?

Expectation of personal gain Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of altruism as defined in the text?

Selfless concern for others' wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

How can altruism potentially create tension at home according to the text?

Harming the giver in some way Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can altruism put individuals in grave danger?

If many risks are involved Signup and view all the answers

What separates human behavior related to altruism from that of other primates as mentioned in the text?

Selfless concern for others' well-being Signup and view all the answers

Introduction to Human Communication - Thomasello's Theory

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Questions and Answers

What distinguishes humans from animals according to Thomasello?

Why do humans tend to understand the importance of sharing according to Steinberg and Angelopulo?

What do Verderber and Mauss suggest about reciprocity and giving gifts?

What do humans do according to Thomasello when they understand the importance of sharing?

How do humans differ from animals according to the text?

Why do some animals comfort distressed human beings according to the text?

What behavior do 18-month-old infants exhibit according to Tomasello's experiments?

What distinguishes human altruism from that of other animals like apes?

What is the main characteristic of altruism as defined in the text?

How can altruism potentially create tension at home according to the text?

In what situation can altruism put individuals in grave danger?

What separates human behavior related to altruism from that of other primates as mentioned in the text?

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