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 task is to determine the best position for the sentence within the given paragraph, ensuring that the sentence cohesively integrates with the surrounding text and naturally follows the flow of ideas. The sentence in question explores the concept of social learning and how people often learn by imitation without understanding the underlying reasons. Analyzing the options for placement:

1. Placing the sentence at option 1 would disrupt the introduction of the dual-inheritance theory, which neatly begins the paragraph.
2. Positioning it at option 2 fits well after introducing the dual-inheritance theory, as it naturally elaborates on the idea of social learning that is central to the theory. The sentence acts as a bridge between the explanation of dual inheritance and how individuals choose whom to imitate.
3. Inserting the sentence at option 3 would interrupt the existing discussion about cultural packages forming over time and the adaptation of beliefs and behaviors to local conditions.
4. Placing it at option 4 would not complement the preceding thought regarding different psychologies.

Therefore, the most suitable place for the sentence is option 2, where it enhances the discussion of social inheritance following the dual-inheritance theory.