Economics Is a Social Science in the Sense That It

question 153

Multiple Choice

Economics is a social science in the sense that it

• A)rigorously examines human behavior.
• B)is not as scientific as physics.
• C)relies on historical data instead of mathematical data.
• D)relies on statistics instead of mathematics.
• E)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Selfless Act

An action taken by an individual that benefits others at a cost to themselves, often discussed in the context of altruism in sociobiology.

Primary Helpers

Individuals, often offspring, who assist in the nurturing and defense of the next generation’s offspring in cooperative breeding species.

Breeders

Individuals within a population that are actively involved in reproducing and passing on their genes to the next generation.

Direct Benefits

Immediate advantages gained by individuals from engaging in certain behaviors, such as increased survival or reproductive success.