Which One of the Following Examples Best Illustrates the Use

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples best illustrates the use of a personal theory as a child learns the concept spider?

• A) Ian learns that spiders have eight legs, whereas insects have only six.
• B) Rudy learns that spiders, along with scorpions and ticks, are members of the arachnid class.
• C) Duc remembers how seriously ill his cousin became when she was bitten by a black widow spider.
• D) Julian assumes that spiders must give birth to baby spiders, just as people give birth to baby people.

---

Definitions:

Recession

A temporary phase of economic downturn characterized by a decrease in commerce and industrial production, typically recognized by a drop in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for two consecutive quarters.

Quantity Theorists

Economists who believe that the amount of money in circulation is the primary influencing factor on overall levels of prices and inflation in an economy.

Increase in M

An increase in the money supply, referring to the total amount of money within a specific economy available for purchasing goods or services.

PQ Increase

A rise in the product of price level and quantity of goods and services produced, indicating growth in the value of economic output.