A Professor's Students Are Not Getting Good Grades Because of Lack

question 35

Multiple Choice

A professor's students are not getting good grades because of lack of studying. A behavioral economist would say that one reason the students are not studying is that:

• A) they prefer to hang out with friends and watch television and therefore are making an optimal choice.
• B) the professor is not forcing the students to study for the tests.
• C) the cost of studying (not being with friends) would have to be paid now, whereas the benefit (better grades) comes later.
• D) we live in a society in which grades in college are not important.

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