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Maleia Symone
on Nov 15, 2024Verified
Human adults tend to retain juvenile traits into adulthood more than other primates. This is called:
A) juvenile plasticity
B) neoteny
C) stereotypy
D) appeasement
Neoteny
The retention of juvenile features in the adult animal or human.
Juvenile Traits
Physical or behavioral characteristics typically observed in the young of a species.
Primates
An order of mammals that includes humans, monkeys, and apes, characterized by advanced cognitive abilities and complex social behaviors.
- Master the core concepts underpinning evolutionary psychology.
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