Triple Inheritance Theory Flashcards

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What does triple inheritance theory add to other evolutionary models?

A

It includes ecological inheritance from cultural niches as a third form of inheritance.

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What are examples of cultural niches?

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Toolmaking, domestication, writing, religion.

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How do these niches affect human development?

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They shape the environment, changing the selection pressures and developmental demands.

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Who proposed this theory?

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Kendal et al. (2011).

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