Which of the following is an example of paleontological reconstruction of behavior?
A)excavation of a North American Native American archaeological site
B)the anatomy of extinct hominins and,when present,the archaeological remains with which they were associated
C)forensic studies of ancient hominins
D)studies of endocasts for evidence of linguistic abilities

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Paleontological reconstruction of behavior involves studying the anatomy of extinct hominins and associated archaeological remains to make inferences about their behavior, such as their diet, social organization, and tool use. The other choices involve different types of studies, such as archaeological excavation, forensic analysis, and neuroanatomy, which may provide information about past populations but do not necessarily focus on behavior.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Paleontological Reconstruction