Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Consistent with the Idea

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with the idea that background knowledge and context influence sentence parsing?

• A)People generally parse ambiguous sentences in ways that are consistent with what they know to be true or common in the world.
• B)People are often momentarily confused when a sentence conflicts with their stereotypes (e.g. ,the stereotype that secretaries are generally female).
• C)People cannot comprehend a garden-path sentence once they have been led astray because of the inherent ambiguity in the sentence.
• D)People are less likely to be confused about the interpretation of an ambiguous sentence if there is a picture present to guide their understanding.

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Definitions:

Market Outcome

The result of all the buying and selling activities within a particular market, including price levels and quantities traded.

Equitable

Equitable refers to something characterized by fairness, impartiality, and justice, particularly in the way people are treated or decisions are made.

Market Failure

When the free market's distribution of goods and services is inefficient, it typically results in a reduction of societal welfare.

Inefficient Allocation

A situation where resources are not used in the best possible way, often leading to waste or unmet needs.