Who Was the First Scientist to Sound the Alarm About

question 51

Multiple Choice

Who was the first scientist to sound the alarm about the growth of the human population and the ability of the earth to handle a large population of humans?

• A)Charles Darwin
• B)Paul Ehrlich
• C)Thomas Malthus
• D)Rachel Carson

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Definitions:

Crystallized Intelligence

Intelligence that reflects both knowledge gained through experience and the ability to use that knowledge.

Fluid Intelligence

Intelligence that reflects the ability to process information, particularly in novel or complex circumstances.

Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach problems in a specific way, using methods that have been successful in the past.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering the ability to think of alternative uses.