Pinker and Bloom (1992) Suggest That Which of the Following

question 144

Multiple Choice

Pinker and Bloom (1992) suggest that which of the following are humans able to do because of language,an evolutionary adaptation?

• A)avoid heuristic fallacies
• B)acquire information about the world secondhand
• C)engage in more efficient introspection
• D)use trial-and-error learning more effectively

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price point in the market at which the supply of goods matches the demand for those goods.

Price Floor

A government-set minimum price for goods or services, above the market equilibrium price, aimed at preventing prices from falling too low.

Price Controls

Government-imposed limits on prices charged for goods and services to manage economy.

Deadweight Loss

A reduction in economic effectiveness that happens when a good or service does not reach or cannot reach its equilibrium.