Which Is More Important in Gauging the Intelligence of Humans

question 402

Multiple Choice

Which is more important in gauging the intelligence of humans versus other animals?

• A)the size of the cerebral cortex
• B)the overall size of the entire brain
• C)the ratio of brain weight to body weight
• D)the overall weight of the entire brain

---

Definitions:

Behavioral Economists

Researchers in economics focusing on how psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social aspects influence the economic choices made by individuals and institutions.

Availability Heuristic

A mental heuristic that uses the most readily accessible examples in someone's memory to appraise a specific area, concept, technique, or decision-making process.

Behavioral Economists

Scholars who study the effects of psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors on the economic decisions of individuals and institutions.

Payroll Deduction

A method where an employer withholds a portion of an employee's salary for taxes, insurance premiums, or contributions to retirement plans, directly reducing the employee's take-home pay.