Three Theories as to Why Language Evolved Are

question 8

Multiple Choice

Three theories as to why language evolved are:

• A) Social grooming, altruism & mating mind
• B) Social grooming, social contract & mating mind
• C) Social grooming, social contract & altruism
• D) Social grooming, social contract & reciprocity

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Definitions:

Monotonic Transformation

A monotonic transformation involves a function that either entirely increases or decreases, preserving the order of the original function’s elements.

Cobb-Douglas Preferences

A utility function used in economics to represent preferences of consumers, characterized by goods being perfect substitutes or complements to some degree.

Utility Function

An expression used in economics to quantify the happiness or satisfaction gained from consuming a set of goods or services.

Consumption Bundle

A combination of different goods and services that a consumer chooses to purchase at a given time.