16 Questions
Which cognitive trait is believed to have evolved through common descent?
Language acquisition
What supports the notion of a common evolutionary origin for language acquisition?
Universality of certain language structures and grammar rules across diverse human societies
What type of evolution led to the independent development of human problem-solving abilities like tool use and complex reasoning?
Convergent evolution
Which cognitive trait is NOT mentioned as having evolved through convergent evolution?
Language acquisition
What evidence supports the independent evolution of human problem-solving abilities?
Universality of certain problem-solving techniques across different cultures
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as evidence supporting common descent for language acquisition?
Variation in language structures among human populations
What does the research mentioned in the text indicate about humans, corvids, and primates?
They have independently evolved similar advanced cognitive skills.
What is the small number system linked to?
Subitizing
What distinguishes the large number system from the small number system?
It involves sequential counting
What do brain imaging studies reveal about processing small versus large numbers?
They activate different brain areas
What influences subitizing?
Attention
How do humans, corvids, and primates demonstrate adaptability in problem-solving strategies?
By independently evolving different cognitive traits
What does the distinction between the small and large number systems help us understand?
How we understand quantities
What does research consistently show about reaction times when dealing with small quantities?
Faster reaction times
What is the large number system linked to?
Sequential counting
What do observational studies and experiments demonstrate about humans, corvids, and primates?
They can use tools and solve complex problems.
Test your understanding of the origins of human cognitive traits. Explore the concepts of common descent and convergent evolution in relation to cognitive traits and how they are identified.
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