The Thinker Who Developed Evolutionary Theory in the Nineteenth Century

question 58

Multiple Choice

The thinker who developed evolutionary theory in the nineteenth century was

• A) Karl Marx
• B) Max Weber
• C) Emile Durkheim
• D) Charles Darwin

Understand the impact of changes in money supply on price levels and real output according to different economic theories.

Analyze the role of interest rates in saving and investment decisions according to Keynesian economics.

Learn about the criticisms of rational expectations theory and supply-side economics.

Recognize the influence of economic thought leaders and their theories on the evolution of economic policies.

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Definitions:

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that are responsible for determining the characteristics of an organism.

Operant Conditioning Procedure

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the occurrence of desired behaviors and discouraging undesired ones.

Jump Through Hoop

A metaphorical expression meaning to go through many difficult or unnecessary tasks or obstacles to achieve a goal.

Reinforcers

Stimuli that increase the probability of a behavior being repeated.