An Individual with a Pessimistic Explanatory Style Is More Likely

question 44

Multiple Choice

An individual with a pessimistic explanatory style is more likely to interpret negative events in terms of factors.

• A) internal, unstable, global
• B) external, stable, global
• C) internal and unstable
• D) internal, stable, global
• E) external, unstable, specific

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Definitions:

Profit-maximizing Monopolist

A monopolistic firm that adjusts the production and pricing of its products to achieve the highest possible profit, given its unique position without competition.

Economic Profit

The financial gain made in a transaction after subtracting both the explicit and implicit costs.

Profit-maximizing Output

The level of production at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, determined by equating marginal revenue and marginal cost.

Pure Monopolist

A sole provider of a unique product or service without close substitutes, giving the firm significant control over prices.