Recall the Application About Why People Walk Up Stairs but Not

question 60

Multiple Choice

Recall the Application about why people walk up stairs but not escalators to answer the following
question(s) .
-Walking up an escalator as opposed to standing still on an escalator makes sense if the _______ of walking is less than the _______ of walking.

• A)marginal benefit; marginal cost
• B)marginal cost; marginal benefit
• C)marginal benefit; opportunity cost
• D)marginal cost; opportunity cost

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Definitions:

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and energy level.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions and drives, such as fear, pleasure, and anger.

Reinforcement

In behaviorist psychology, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.

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