Evidence for the Idea That Relationships Act as a Form

question 7

Multiple Choice

Evidence for the idea that relationships act as a form of social control was found in a study of cocaine use among men.In this study the only group of men that showed an increase in cocaine use was men who were __________ at baseline and were __________ two years later.

• A) single;engaged
• B) engaged;married
• C) married;divorced
• D) divorced;married

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Definitions:

Implicit Cost

Refers to the opportunity costs that are not directly paid for in money but represent the loss of value from using resources for a particular venture instead of their best alternative use.

Explicit Cost

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for goods or services used in the production of a product or offering of a service.

Sole Proprietor

An individual who owns and operates a business alone, bearing all the responsibilities and benefits of the business.

Short Run

A timeline in economics where at least one factor of production is fixed, constraining the ability to adjust to changing economic conditions.