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Chapter 10 looks at the human species in terms of its biological and behavioral uniqueness. It also emphasizes the similarities and differences of human traits compared to those of the African apes.
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1. You should be aware of the difficulties in defining humans as a unique species, and the usefulness of comparison between humans and other species. |
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2. You should know how humans are characterized by virtue of their distribution, brain size and structure, mode of locomotion, teeth, reproduction, and social structure. |
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3. You should know the major stages of the human life cycle, and the evolutionary explanations for these stages. |
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4. You should know the main differences between humans and apes, and the extent to which “human” traits such as tool use and manufacture and language have been observed in other apes. |
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5. You should be familiar with the debate about whether chimpanzees have culture. |
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6. You should understand the debate over co-sleeping with infants and what role evolution and culture play in this practice. |