Cognitive differences between humans and great apes
A) are related to their differences in physical cognition.
B) do not exist because both have a theory of mind.
C) seem to reflect the specialized skills humans evolved for living and exchanging knowledge in cultural groups.
D) are manifested within the act of deception.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the cognitive differences between humans and great apes are related to the specialized skills that humans evolved for living in cultural groups and exchanging knowledge, such as language and cooperation. Great apes also have some level of theory of mind, but the complexity and flexibility of human social cognition is much greater. Deception is just one aspect of social cognition and does not capture the full range of cognitive differences between humans and great apes.

Cognitive Differences Between Humans and Great Apes