Whether the Firm Produces or Shuts Down in the Short

question 14

Multiple Choice

Whether the firm produces or shuts down in the short run, fixed cost is equal to

• A)average variable cost
• B)total cost
• C)sunk cost
• D)price
• E)marginal cost

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Definitions:

Learned Optimism

The concept that one can develop a more positive outlook through cognitive behavioral techniques, as proposed by psychologist Martin Seligman.

Explanatory Style

A psychological attribute that indicates how people explain to themselves why they experience a particular event, either positive or negative.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which individuals believe they have no control over their environment or outcomes, often resulting from consistent failure or punishment.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which an individual learns to feel powerless and stops trying to change their situation due to repeated failures or a sense of lack of control.