Dunbar's number indicates the maximum number of active contacts the human brain can mantain. This number is:
A) 300
B) 50
C) 150

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Dunbar's number is the theory that the human brain can only maintain meaningful social relationships with a maximum of 150 individuals. While the exact number may vary from person to person, studies have shown that groups larger than 150 tend to break down into smaller subgroups, suggesting that this is a natural limit for social organization. Option A) and B) are not the correct choices as they exceeds the actual Dunbar's number.

Dunbar's Number Indicates the Maximum Number of Active Contacts the Human