If the Marginal Cost of an Activity Exceeds the Marginal

question 345

Multiple Choice

If the marginal cost of an activity exceeds the marginal benefit, then

• A) the activity will occur because the high marginal cost means it must be highly valued.
• B) the person must concentrate on the activityʹs total benefits.
• C) the forgone alternativesʹ costs must be increased.
• D) an alternative action will be selected.

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Definitions:

Jet Lag

Fatigue and disorientation resulting from rapid travel through time zones and exposure to a changed light–dark cycle.

Circadian Feedback Loop

The process that regulates the body’s internal clock, typically over a 24-hour cycle, influenced by external cues like light.

SCN

Short for Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, a region in the brain responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain located in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.