Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Result

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to result from a manipulation motive?

• A) tapping your fingers on a desktop during a lecture
• B) fiddling with a pocket watch during a job interview
• C) looking for a drugstore in order to buy a newspaper
• D) repeatedly checking the time during a job interview

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Definitions:

Demand Decreases

A reduction in the quantity of a good that consumers are willing and able to buy at each possible price.

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of goods or services supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded.

Demand Increases

A situation in which the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at a specific price rises.

Price Restrictions

Regulations or limits placed on the price level for goods and services, often by a government to control inflation or protect consumers.