Some observers attribute human-like feelings and attitudes to nonhuman primates because these primates closely resemble human beings in outward physical appearance. This practice is called____________.

a. anthropocentrism
b. anthropomorphism
c. egocentrism
d. ethnocentrism

Respuesta :

Answer:

anthropomorphism

Explanation:

Anthropomorphism is a practice by which human traits, feelings and attitudes are attributed to non-human entities like animals.

For example primates like chimpanzee or baboon have been attributed to having similar characteristics like humans, such as the way they stand, eat or breastfeed. Another example of attribution to human traits to animals, is when a dog is seen showing its teeth in a certain way, it assumed it is smiling.

Anthropomorphism is sometimes displayed in movies, films etc, where animations speak or act like humans.