Question

There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (option 1,2,3 or 4) the following sentence would best fit.
Sentence: When people socially learn from each other, they often learn without understanding why what they're copying-the beliefs and behaviours and technologies and know-how-works.
Paragraph: ___(1)___. The dual-inheritance theory ....says....that inheritance is itself an evolutionary system. It has variation. What makes us a new kind of animal, \and so different and successful as a species,is we rely heavily on social learning,to the point where socially acquired information is effectively a second line of inheritance, the first being our genes.... ___(2)___. People tend to home in on who seems to be the smartest or most successful person around,as well as what everybody seems to be doing-the majority of people have something worth learning. ___(3)___. When you repeat this process over time,you can get,around the world,cultural packages-beliefs or behaviours or technology or other solutions-that are adapted to the local conditions. People have different psychologies, effectively. ___(4)___.

• A. Option 1
• B. Option 2
• C. Option 3
• D. Option 4

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The objective is to identify the optimal placement for a given sentence within a paragraph to ensure smooth integration and logical progression of ideas. The sentence in question addresses social learning, specifically how individuals learn through imitation without comprehending the rationale behind it. An analysis of potential placements follows:

1. Placement at option 1 would disrupt the introductory segment of the dual-inheritance theory, which effectively initiates the paragraph.
2. Positioning the sentence at option 2 aligns well after introducing the dual-inheritance theory, as it naturally expands on the concept of social learning that is fundamental to the theory. This sentence serves as a transition between the explanation of dual inheritance and the selection criteria for imitation.
3. Inserting the sentence at option 3 would interrupt the ongoing discourse concerning the evolution of cultural packages over time and the adaptation of beliefs and behaviors to specific environmental contexts.
4. Placement at option 4 would not effectively support the preceding point on diverse psychologies.

Consequently, option 2 represents the most appropriate location for the sentence, as it strengthens the discussion of social inheritance immediately after the introduction of the dual-inheritance theory.