STS_Midterm Exam

According to Aristotle, what distinguishes humans from other animals?

• Rational thinking

• Use of tools

• Upright walking

• Use of language

What is the ultimate purpose of life according to Aristotle?

• Accumulation of wealth

• Survival of the fittest

• Earthly happiness or flourishing

• Achieving technological dominance

What theory explains the behavior of a society in their choices related to science and technology?

• Evolutionary theory

• Rational choice theory

• Social contract theory

• Utilitarianism

Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars in Seligman's Well-Being Theory?

• Positive Emotion

• Engagement

• Creativity

• Relationships

The earliest humans had long guts to aid in the digestion of what type of diet?

• Meat-based

• Dairy-based

• Mixed diet

• Plant-based

Which of the following is one of the characteristics of humans that evolved due to adaptation to hot climates?

• Short bodies

• Long arms

• Narrow bodies

• Long digestive tract

What is the first animal domesticated by early humans?

• Goats

• Sheep

• Chickens

• Oxen

According to the article, what defines the good proper to human beings according to Aristotle?

• The pursuit of knowledge

• Activities where life functions are most fully realized

• Accumulation of material wealth

• The ability to control nature

Human flourishing is linked to which of the following?

• Constant technological innovation

• Satisfying basic needs

• Accumulation of wealth

• Spiritual meditation

Which of the following is a driving force behind the evolution of the human brain?

• Availability of food

• Climate adaptation

• Information processing ability

• Domestication of animals