When People Are Asked How Many Animals of Each Species

question 22

Multiple Choice

When people are asked how many animals of each species Moses took on the ark, many people answer "two" instead of noting that Noah, not Moses, was the ark-maker. This error has been interpreted in terms of

• A) spreading activation.
• B) categorization by prototypes.
• C) the Stroop effect.
• D) the word-superiority effect.

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Definitions:

Spencer's

Likely refers to Herbert Spencer's sociological theories, which applied the principles of evolution to the study of society and emphasized survival of the fittest.

Social Change

The transformation over time of cultural values, norms, institutions, and structures within a society, often driven by collective action, technological innovation, or social policies.

Modernization

The process of adopting the latest technology, organizational practices, or cultural norms, often associated with progress and improvement in society.

Modernization Theory

is a theoretical perspective that links societal development with the adoption of modern technological, political, and economic systems, traditionally viewing such modernization as a positive and linear progression.