A Standard Which Came to the Market First, Such as the QWERTY

question 136

Multiple Choice

A standard which came to the market first, such as the QWERTY letter layout in typewriters, can become entrenched (this layout is still used in computer keyboards today) . What is this phenomenon called?

• A) network externalities
• B) path dependency
• C) sunk cost
• D) comparative advantage

Recognize the concept of ironic processing and its paradoxical effects on cognition and behavior.

Understand the concept of mood-congruent memory and its impact on the recall of past events.

Recognize the relationship between emotions and memory accuracy.

Define and understand dialecticism within the context of mood and memory.

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Definitions:

Monophyletic Group

A group of organisms that consists of a common ancestor and all its descendants, also known as a clade.

Reproductive Isolation

A set of mechanisms that prevent different species from mating or ensure that if they do mate, their offspring will be sterile or not survive.

Ecological Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to new environments or to changes in their current environment, leading to evolutionary changes that enhance survival and reproduction.

Beak Size

The dimension, typically length or depth, of the beak of birds or other animals, which can vary widely among species due to dietary and ecological needs.