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Evidence suggesting that primates have larger brains than other species because they have to manage and manipulate large amounts of information about social partners raises questions about the conventional assumption that language evolved as a means for hunter-gatherers to coordinate and plan their hunts. The large social groups that humans evolved would suggest that language was used as a method of social bonding. The theory that language evolved to allow people to gossip is supported by studies showing that matters directly related to personal experiences and social relationships account for around 70% of human conversation time.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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Isn't it time you signed up for an EQ test?
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An analysis of the emotional dimension of learning and teaching is made in attempt to argue that in order for a lecturer to teach well, they must engage their students on an emotional level. It is suggested that emotional intelligence can be learnt, and that if lecturers improve their level of emotional intelligence, then they will find their attitude towards their students and their teaching methods changing.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2003
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