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Since the size of the [[brain]] has changed considerably during [[hominid evolution]], '''brain size''' is a central term in many discussions related to [[cognitive evolution]], [[intelligence (biology)|intelligence]] and a number of [[brain disorder]]s, especially [[microcephaly]]. | Since the size of the [[brain]] has changed considerably during [[hominid evolution]], '''brain size''' is a central term in many discussions related to [[cognitive evolution]], [[intelligence (biology)|intelligence]] and a number of [[brain disorder]]s, especially [[microcephaly]]. To compare different brains, several indicators of brain size have been used. These include ''absolute brain size'', ''relative brain size'' (normalized by body size or weight), and the [[encephalization coefficient]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:57, 23 December 2008
Since the size of the brain has changed considerably during hominid evolution, brain size is a central term in many discussions related to cognitive evolution, intelligence and a number of brain disorders, especially microcephaly. To compare different brains, several indicators of brain size have been used. These include absolute brain size, relative brain size (normalized by body size or weight), and the encephalization coefficient.