The Existence of Biological Constraints on Learning Such as Preparedness

question 29

Multiple Choice

The existence of biological constraints on learning such as preparedness and conditioned taste aversions reflects the unifying theme in psychology that ​

• A)psychology is theoretically diverse.
• B)our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.
• C)heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
• D)psychology is empirical.

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Definitions:

Law of Small Numbers

A cognitive bias that leads people to make unjustified conclusions based on limited data.

Risks

The potential for losing something of value, or the uncertainty regarding the outcome of an action or decision.

Probability

The likelihood or chance of an event occurring, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Small-Numbers Bias

A situation in markets where the fewness of buyers or sellers can significantly impact the negotiation power and market outcomes.