One hypothesis about language is that humans evolved language as an accidental by-product of evolving overall intelligence. What evidence argues against that hypothesis?
What will be an ideal response?
Members of one family, having a particular gene, develop normal intelligence in most regards but show significant impairments in grammar, failing even to learn how to make plurals. Also, people with Williams syndrome have mental retardation in many regards, but show surprisingly good use of language.
Psychology
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What are the four types of attachment? How does each score on the dimensions of anxiety and avoidance?
What will be an ideal response?
Psychology
In the linear equation used for regression analysis, Y = a + bX, the Y represents the __________ variable and the X represents the __________ variable
a. predictor; criterion b. criterion; dependent c. independent; dependent d. criterion; predictor
Psychology