If the Communication Lifetime of Civilizations in Our Galaxy Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

If the communication lifetime of civilizations in our galaxy is 10,000 years and our galaxy is 13 billion years old, what is the chance of us detecting another intelligent civilization now?

• A) 1 in 13,000
• B) 1 in 1,300,000
• C) 1 in 1300
• D) 1 in 130,000

Discuss non-human communication abilities and limitations.

Understand theories of language development, including nativist and psycholinguistic theories.

Identify and explain different types of intelligence as proposed by theorists.

Recognize and describe concepts, prototypes, and the role of conceptual thinking in cognition.

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Definitions:

Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose ideas profoundly influenced social theory and social research.

Rationalized

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Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist known for his theory on the relationship between Protestant ethics and the rise of capitalism, and his comprehensive study of social organization.

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