Asked by Nivya Joseph on May 08, 2024
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What powerful tendency works to separate humans from other primates?
A) an inability to see commonalities between mammals and primates
B) a mindset and social perspective that humans are qualitatively different from other animals
C) the focus on conservation that serves to see other primates as exhibits and not wild animals
D) the high levels of primate endangerment mean that few humans are exposed to primates
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by bipedalism, high brain capacity for abstract reasoning, communication, and tool use.
Primates
The mammalian order encompassing humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and complex social behaviors.
Social Perspective
A viewpoint that focuses on the behavior of individuals as influenced by the social structures and cultural norms within which they operate.
- Comprehend the physiological and psychological commonalities and distinctions between humans and other members of the primate family.
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Cathrine Farrah Mie BocabilMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The mindset and social perspective that humans are qualitatively different from other animals is the powerful tendency that works to separate humans from other primates. This is known as anthropocentrism, which assumes that humans are the most important species and have a special place in the world. This perspective is not shared by other primates and is what sets humans apart from them.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the physiological and psychological commonalities and distinctions between humans and other members of the primate family.