Ariel Is Shopping for a Laptop

question 603

Multiple Choice

Ariel is shopping for a laptop.He's having trouble deciding among between three options that all have good reviews and fall within his budget.How can Ariel compare the performance potential for each of his top three options?

• A) Buy all three, use them for a little while, and then return two of them.
• B) Ask the manufacturers for information about which one is best.
• C) Check with a salesperson at a local retail store.
• D) Check benchmarking information online.

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Definitions:

MAOA

A gene that encodes the enzyme monoamine oxidase A, involved in breaking down neurotransmitters in the brain.

Warrior Gene

colloquially refers to a variant of the MAOA gene linked in some studies to aggressive behavior, though its effects are influenced by environmental factors.

Culture of Honor

A culture where personal or family reputation is extremely important and actions that threaten that reputation can lead to extreme reactions to restore honor.

Scots-Irish Herders

A group of people of Scottish and Irish ancestry, particularly those who settled in the Appalachian regions of the United States and were known for their herding skills.