All of the Following Statements Are True of Researchers Who

question 70

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true of researchers who have proposed the existence of a theory of mind module EXCEPT:

• A) the ability to reason about the mental states of others is a special cognitive adaptation
• B) it is evolutionarily advantageous to be able to reason about the mental states of others
• C) the ability to reason about the mental states of others arises out of learning about the social world
• D) part of the human cognitive makeup consists of specialized, autonomous systems for processing distinct kinds of information

Understand the variables in experimental studies related to group dynamics.

Recognize the influence of the Hawthorne effect and covert observational methods.

Dispel myths about groupthink and its effects on creativity.

Acknowledge the reality of groups in sociological research contrary to Durkheim’s skepticism.

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Definitions:

Banking Act

Legislation that regulates the operation of banks, establishes banking practices, and ensures the stability and integrity of the banking system.

Reserve Requirements

Central bank regulations that set the minimum fraction of customer deposits and notes that each commercial bank must hold as reserves rather than lend or invest.

Checking Accounts

Bank accounts that allow for easy access to funds through checks, debit cards, and electronic transfers, used for daily transactions.

Open Market Operations

Central bank activities involving buying and selling government securities in the marketplace to influence the money supply and interest rates.