An Explanation Presented in the Text for the Link Between

question 12

Multiple Choice

An explanation presented in the text for the link between early sexual abuse and later development of alcoholism is all except​

• A) ​the development of biochemical abnormalities in the brain associated with trauma.
• B) ​having older brothers
• C) ​the impact of anxiety and stress during adolescence which lead to later self-medication with chemicals
• D) ​the sense of shame and self-disgust in the victim which reduces his/her coping skills with later problems

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Definitions:

Economically Inefficient

A situation where resources are not used in the most productive way, leading to wasted potential output or outcomes.

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a business achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

Marginal Revenue

Marginal Revenue is the increase in income generated from the sale of one additional unit of a product or service, crucial for determining the optimal level of output for a firm.

Marginal Cost

The rise in costs related to the production of one more unit of a good or service.