Ramona Decides to Spend Two Hours Taking a Nap Rather

question 22

Multiple Choice

Ramona decides to spend two hours taking a nap rather than attending her classes.Her opportunity cost of napping is

• A)the value of the knowledge she would have received had she attended class.
• B)the $24 she could have earned if she had worked at her job for those two hours.
• C)the value of her nap minus the value of attending class.
• D)nothing,since she valued sleep more than attendance at class.

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing and taste.

Cerebellum

Part of the brain at the back of the skull that regulates coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements.

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter, also known as epinephrine, released in response to stress, increasing heart rate, blood flow, and energy release.

Limbic Structure

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions and drives.