Jaime's Father Gives Her a Pen for Her Graduation from College

question 10

Multiple Choice

Jaime's father gives her a pen for her graduation from college, but Jaime wants a smartphone. This implies that

• A)Jaime's father is not acting out of self-interest because he knows that she really wants a smartphone.
• B)Jaime's father is acting out of self-interest because he wants to give her something useful.
• C)Jaime is not acting out of her self-interest by wanting something different from what her father gives her.
• D)Jaime is not rational by asking for a smartphone instead of a pen.

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Definitions:

Left Hemisphere

The left side of the brain, typically associated with analytical tasks, such as language, logic, and mathematical calculations.

Right Hemisphere

The half of the brain that is typically associated with creative thinking, intuition, and spatial abilities.

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Tasks or actions that are carried out by individuals, often for enjoyment, learning, or achieving a goal.

Phineas Gage

A railroad worker whose survival of a severe brain injury in the 19th century contributed significantly to the understanding of brain function and personality change.