A New Species of Intelligent Being Has Been Discovered on Planet

question 409

Multiple Choice

A new species of intelligent being has been discovered on planet NX 1. You do not know a lot about their physiology, but you have learned that the males have about 10 times the amount of grey matter in their brains compared to the females. The females have about 10 times as much white matter as compared to the males. Based on what you know about human brains, what would you predict about these new beings?

• A)The males should be superior in information processing capacity.
• B)The females should be superior in information processing capacity.
• C)The males show a higher degree of connectivity.
• D)The females will be better in mental rotation.
• E)There should be no difference between the males and females.

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Definitions:

Practical Rationality

The use of reason to address immediate goals or needs effectively.

Historic Causality

The investigation and understanding of cause and effect as they relate to historical events and developments.

Historical Constants

Features or factors within society that remain largely unchanged over time, serving as a foundation for understanding historical dynamics.

Formal Rationality

This concept illustrates the rationale characterized by an explicit and systematic adherence to codified standards and logical assessment processes, particularly within bureaucratic institutions.