Consider the following conditional statements:
(1)If there is a D on one side of the card,then there is a 3 on the other side.
(2)If you drink alcohol,then you must be over 21 years old.
According to Cosmides (1984),people understand conditional statements when they involve social exchange information (2)better than they understand more abstract information (1)because

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Cosmides (1984) proposed that people understand conditional statements better when they involve social exchange information because detecting potential cheaters is a skill we have evolved for survival reasons. In other words, we are more sensitive to conditional statements when they relate to social exchange situations that have important implications for our well-being, such as trust, cooperation, and reciprocity. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choice B is incorrect because social exchange situations can be cognitively demanding and require us to process and integrate multiple sources of information, including social norms, expectations, incentives, and risks. Choice C is incorrect because conditional logic is equally important in social exchange situations and abstract situations, but the relevance and salience of the conditionals may differ. Finally, choice D is incorrect because social exchange situations that involve conditional logic are common and ubiquitous, as they reflect fundamental aspects of human sociality, such as kinship, friendship, reciprocity, trust, and reputation.

Consider the Following Conditional Statements