Which of the Following Is an Example of a Proximal

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a proximal cause?

• A)Two psychologically different groups of immigrants settled in two different areas of the same country.Eight centuries later,those two areas still exhibit the same psychological differences.
• B)The presence of dairy farming in Europe led people to develop a genetic mutation that digests lactose in milk,while the absence of dairy farming in East Asia meant people did not develop this mutation,leading to lactose intolerance.
• C)Living along a continental axis allowed people in the Fertile Crescent to engage in agriculture.
• D)An Egyptian pharaoh brought in horse-drawn chariots,which allowed his army to out-maneuver and defeat his enemy in battle.
• E)The modern hammer that has evolved over millennia is based on the original rocks that prehistoric humans used as hammers.

Understand the distinguishing skills between experts and novices in information processing.

Differentiate between Gardner's multiple intelligences and their applications.

Comprehend the impact of cognitive styles on decision-making and problem-solving.

Critique the assertions made in "The Bell Curve" regarding IQ and cognitive ability.

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Definitions:

Perceived Value

The worth or significance a consumer assigns to a product or service, often based on how well it satisfies their needs and preferences.

Magazine Advertisement

A marketing message or campaign found within a magazine, used to promote products, services, or ideas.

Affective Forecasting

The process of predicting one's emotional state in future situations.

Experimental Variables

Elements or conditions that can be changed and manipulated within an experiment to test their effects on the outcomes.