Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Be

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be involuntarily hospitalized?

• A)Ruthie, who attempts to inflict serious bodily harm on herself
• B)Jonathan, who can tend to his basic needs without care or supervision
• C)Patrick, who is charged with a hate crime but shows no mental disturbance
• D)Li Na, who usually smokes marijuana at her sorority parties

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the benefit to consumers from participating in the market.

Utility

Utility refers to the total satisfaction received from consuming a good or service.

Diminishing Utility

The principle that as consumption of a good or service increases, the marginal utility derived from each additional unit decreases.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or benefit obtained from consuming one more unit of a good or service.