Which of the following statements about the predictions derived from hypotheses

Question

Which of the following statements about the predictions derived from hypotheses for the evolution of cognitive complexity in primates is TRUE?

Select one:

a. The social intelligence hypothesis predicts that neocortex ratio should be greater in species that live in large groups than in species that live in small groups

b. The ecological intelligence hypothesis predicts that folivores should be more intelligent than frugivores

c. The extractive foraging hypothesis predicts that species feeding on fruits should be more intelligent than those which use tools to obtain their foods

d. None of these statements are TRUE

Explanation / Answer

Ans.1 a is correct option.

The social intelligence hypothesis predicts that the neocortex ratio should be greater in the species that live in groups than those live solitary or small groups

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