Jack Receives 30 Utils from One Apple, 45 Utils from Two

question 77

Multiple Choice

Jack receives 30 utils from one apple, 45 utils from two apples, and 55 utils from three apples. It follows that the marginal utility of the third apple is __________ utils and that Jack's __________utility rises as his __________ declines.

• A)55; marginal; total
• B)10; total; marginal
• C)130; total; marginal
• D)100; marginal; total
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Physiological Measures

Quantitative assessments of biological processes or functions within the human body, often used for medical diagnosis or research.

Self-Reports

A method of gathering data where individuals provide information about themselves, often used in surveys and questionnaires.

Specificity Theory

A theory that suggests the body's senses have specific receptors for different stimuli, relating to how pain is perceived.

Phantom Limb Pain

Refers to the discomfort or distress felt in an area of the body that has been surgically removed, challenges the brain's sensory map.