Which of the Following Assertions About Endangered Languages Is Correct

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assertions about endangered languages is correct?

• A) UNESCO projects that by the end of this century, one quarter of the seven thousand languages spoken today will become extinct.
• B) The loss of different languages is confined to remote regions in distant parts of the world.
• C) A language is considered extinct if fewer than one thousand people speak it.
• D) The Internet is playing a role in both destroying and preserving minority languages.

Comprehend the role of behaviorism and cognitive processes in psychology.

Acknowledge the evolution of research methods and their relevance in psychological studies.

Understand the influence of genetics and environment on cognitive abilities and tendencies.

Understand the relevance and importance of ecological validity in research.

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Definitions:

Perfect Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller charges the maximum price that consumers are willing to pay for each unit, thereby capturing all possible consumer surplus.

Single Price Profit Maximization

A pricing strategy where a single price is set for all customers to maximize profits, disregarding any market segmentation.

Perfect Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller charges the maximum possible price for each unit which corresponds to the buyer's maximum willingness to pay.

Deadweight Loss

Deadweight loss refers to the loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable.