Social Scientists of the Late Nineteenth Century Often Demonstrated Through

question 40

Multiple Choice

Social scientists of the late nineteenth century often demonstrated through their experimentation the exact opposite of what they were attempting to prove: they would generally show that human beings were:

• A) rational.
• B) the product of their environment.
• C) irrational.
• D) the product of heredity.
• E) a blank slate at birth.

Apply knowledge of developmental theories to practical situations in child education and care.

Understand the concepts of price ceilings and their impact on market equilibrium.

Identify and describe the role and effects of quotas in market operation.

Analyze the consequences of price floors and government intervention in markets.

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