The Evolutionary Approach Proposes That the Wason Problem Can Be

question 11

Multiple Choice

The evolutionary approach proposes that the Wason problem can be understood in terms of people's

• A) innate language abilities.
• B) ability to work well with a group of others.
• C) innate reasoning abilities.
• D) tendency to detect when others are cheating.

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Definitions:

Short-run Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the quantity of output produced, calculated when some factors of production are fixed.

Factory

A manufacturing facility where goods are produced or assembled.

Efficient Scale

The level of production at which a company can produce its products at the lowest average cost per unit, maximizing efficiency.

Halo Effect

The cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait influences the perception of other traits of an individual or entity.