Which of the Following Is an Empirically Documented Result That

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an empirically documented result that indicates that men adjust their behavior based on the quality of the target?

• A) Men tip waitresses most if they are taller and brunette.
• B) Men's skin conductance fluctuates less from baseline when speaking with an attractive woman.
• C) Men increase the pitch of their voice when talking to an attractive woman.
• D) The younger the woman, the more money the man spends on his engagement ring for her.

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Definitions:

Weak Axiom

A concept in consumer theory that assumes if a consumer prefers a bundle A over bundle B when prices are unchanged, they will not prefer B over A if the price of A decreases and B remains the same or increases.

Revealed Preference

An economic theory that assumes consumers' preferences can be revealed by their purchasing habits.

Prices

The sum of money needed to buy a product, service, or property.

Violates WARP

Refers to an inconsistency in choice behavior that contradicts the Weak Axiom of Revealed Preference, indicating a possible preference reversal.