You May Incorrectly Conclude That an Idea No Other Person

question 72

Multiple Choice

You may incorrectly conclude that an idea no other person has implemented is highly profitable because:

• A) you misjudged people's wants and constraints.
• B) you miscalculated the trade-offs people face.
• C) you misunderstood how people would respond to incentives.
• D) All of these.

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Definitions:

Preoperational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years of age are able to use symbols and language but do not yet understand concrete logic.

Conservation

The careful preservation and protection of something, especially aimed at preventing the depletion of natural resources.

Private Speech

The internal dialogue that occurs when people talk to themselves (either silently or out loud).

Vygotsky

A psychologist known for his theory of social development and concepts such as the Zone of Proximal Development and scaffolding in learning.