A Writer Pitches a Sitcom Idea to a Network Executive

question 41

Multiple Choice

A writer pitches a sitcom idea to a network executive called "Don't Tell Him He's Adopted!" about a chimpanzee raised from birth as a member of a suburban American family. In technical terms the chimpanzee in the show's premise is being _______________, a technique that has been used to try teaching language to non-human animals.

• A) fast mapped
• B) cross-fostered
• C) rebonded
• D) zoadopted

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Definitions:

Cultural Universals

Elements, patterns, traits, or institutions that are common to all human cultures worldwide.

Potential Mates

Individuals considered by someone as potential partners for reproduction or romantic involvement, influenced by various personal and societal factors.

Reproductive Advantage

An evolutionary benefit that improves an organism's chances of reproducing and passing its genes to the next generation.

Optimal Strategy

An optimal strategy is the best possible plan of action in a given situation, often determined by maximizing desired outcomes or minimizing costs in decision-making scenarios.