Carbon-14 Is Useful in Determining the Age of a Fossil

question 44

Multiple Choice

Carbon-14 is useful in determining the age of a fossil up to about

• A)40,000 years ago.
• B)10,000 years ago.
• C)20,000 years ago.
• D)50,000 years ago.
• E)100,000 years ago.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

Overestimates internal factors and underestimates external factors as influences on someone’s behavior.

Situational Factors

External conditions or events that influence an individual's behavior or outcomes, often beyond their control.

Personal Factors

Characteristics inherent to an individual that influence behavior and performance, such as personality traits, values, and abilities.

Operant Conditioning

Is the control of behavior by manipulating its consequences.