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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Bad Boys, Polyliths, and the Heterotechnic Revolution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Wilson, how many problem-solving strategies are there that stand out above all others?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 0.

2. How many types of grips does Mary Marzke classify?
(a) 15.
(b) 1.
(c) 10.
(d) 3.

3. What does Merlin Donald's theory of cultural and cognitive evolution propose?
(a) The human brain developed in a stop-and-go process.
(b) The groupings of tribes developed in a two-stage process.
(c) The human body developed in a three-stage process.
(d) The human brain developed in a three-stage process.

4. What does Charles Sherrington claim about the tip of the thumb and index finger?
(a) They have more nerve endings than the other fingers.
(b) They are unable to feel tiny movements.
(c) They are unable to distinguish different types of movement.
(d) They are treated like the sensitive part of the retina.

5. What can both humans and primates make?
(a) Complex tools.
(b) Maps.
(c) Pods.
(d) Pictures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one very important problem-solving strategy?

2. What is pad-to-side?

3. What does the neocortex size reliably predict?

4. What is the critical significance of the paddle in Duchenne's model?

5. According to Wilson, why do children not usually enjoy doing juggling?

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