A Researcher at a University in Nevada Claims to Have

question 125

Multiple Choice

A researcher at a university in Nevada claims to have discovered that humans have a "gambling instinct." Another researcher in Hawaii claims humans have found a "surfing instinct." What is wrong with these claims?

• A) Instead of explaining behaviors,they are naming them.
• B) Gambling and surfing are not learned behaviors.
• C) They are instincts in men but not in women.
• D) There is no incentive in gambling and surfing.

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Definitions:

Retention

The act of holding onto information, skills, or memory over time.

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, attitudes, or preferences through study, experience, or teaching.

Cram

To study intensively over a short period of time, typically in preparation for an examination.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement, characterized by reason and evidence-based assessment.