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Origins of Cognition - Common Descent vs Convergent Evolution

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Origins of Cognition - Common Descent vs Convergent Evolution

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Which cognitive trait is believed to have evolved through common descent?

Memory retention

Language acquisition (correct)

Problem-solving abilities

Emotional intelligence

What supports the notion of a common evolutionary origin for language acquisition?

Absence of a critical period for language acquisition

Variation in language structures across different cultures

Universality of certain language structures and grammar rules across diverse human societies (correct)

Diversity of language-related genes among human populations

What type of evolution led to the independent development of human problem-solving abilities like tool use and complex reasoning?

Divergent evolution

Adaptive evolution

Convergent evolution (correct)

Parallel evolution

Which cognitive trait is NOT mentioned as having evolved through convergent evolution?

Language acquisition Signup and view all the answers

What evidence supports the independent evolution of human problem-solving abilities?

Universality of certain problem-solving techniques across different cultures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as evidence supporting common descent for language acquisition?

Variation in language structures among human populations Signup and view all the answers

What does the research mentioned in the text indicate about humans, corvids, and primates?

They have independently evolved similar advanced cognitive skills. Signup and view all the answers

What is the small number system linked to?

Subitizing Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the large number system from the small number system?

It involves sequential counting Signup and view all the answers

What do brain imaging studies reveal about processing small versus large numbers?

They activate different brain areas Signup and view all the answers

What influences subitizing?

Attention Signup and view all the answers

How do humans, corvids, and primates demonstrate adaptability in problem-solving strategies?

By independently evolving different cognitive traits Signup and view all the answers

What does the distinction between the small and large number systems help us understand?

How we understand quantities Signup and view all the answers

What does research consistently show about reaction times when dealing with small quantities?

Faster reaction times Signup and view all the answers

What is the large number system linked to?

Sequential counting Signup and view all the answers

What do observational studies and experiments demonstrate about humans, corvids, and primates?

They can use tools and solve complex problems. Signup and view all the answers