The Hypothesis That Birds Evolved from Dinosaurs Is Potentially Confusing

question 35

Multiple Choice

The hypothesis that birds evolved from dinosaurs is potentially confusing because dinosaurs-at least the ones thought to be the ancestors of birds-did not fly. Why do biologists still hold to this hypothesis despite this point?

• A) Dinosaurs may have used feathers to attract mates.
• B) Feathers in dinosaurs are believed to have served as insulation.
• C) Dinosaurs may have used feathers as an aggressive display to ward off enemies.
• D) All of the above are supporting evidence for this hypothesis.

Recognize the role of emotion in symbolic interactionism and its importance in shaping the self and social reality.

Differentiate between the theories of the self as proposed by Charles Horton Cooley, George Herbert Mead, and Erving Goffman.

Identify and explain the significance of cognitive development in childhood and its refinement during adult socialization.

Critique symbolic interactionism, particularly its potential cognitive bias.

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Definitions:

Repeated Games

A strategic situation in which the same game (a set of strategies and payoffs) is played multiple times, allowing for strategy evolution over time.

Homogeneous Oligopolists

Firms in an oligopoly that sell products so similar that consumers perceive them as identical, leading to competition based primarily on price.

Differentiated Oligopolists

Firms in an oligopolistic market structure that distinguish their products from those of competitors through branding, quality, or other means.

Collusive Oligopoly

A market situation where a few firms dominate the market and make coordinated efforts to control prices and market shares, often illegally or in violation of competitive practices.