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tichca

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Why might the encephalization quotient (EQ) not be a truly accurate predictor of intelligence?
 
  a. Body size tends to change more rapidly than brain size in response to evolutionary pressures.
  b. Recent research has found that the inverse correlation between body and brain size is inaccurate for many mammals.
  c. A high EQ is unique to humans and does not predict intelligence in other mammals.
  d. Brain size is more malleable to selective pressure than body size.

Question 2

Encephalization quotient is a measure of __________.
 
  a. brain weight
  b. brain size in inches
  c. the ratio of actual brain size to the expected size
  d. the weight of the brain divided by the brain's size in inches


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: c


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