As humankind evolved physically and socially, the brain had to evolve to manage problems related to these changes. The size of the brain increased, with the most significant growth occurring in areas that manage such processes as problem solving, creativity, and language. We can therefore say that the human brain was ______________ new environmental challenges.
A)transmitting
B)adapting to
C)storing
D)operationalizing
E)creating

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The human brain was adapting to new environmental challenges, as indicated by the significant growth in areas managing problem solving, creativity, and language, which are key to adapting and responding to changes and challenges in the environment.

As Humankind Evolved Physically and Socially, the Brain Had to Evolve