Some Studies Done by Economists Have Found That the Original

question 14

Multiple Choice

Some studies done by economists have found that the original inventor receives _______
From innovations, while other businesses and new product users receive the rest of the benefit.

• A) one-quarter to one-half of the social and economic benefits
• B) one-quarter to one-third of social and economic benefits
• C) one-third to one-half of the total economic benefits
• D) one-quarter to one-third of the total economic benefits

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Definitions:

Inattentional Blindness

A cognitive phenomenon where an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus in plain sight, due to their focus being engaged on another task or aspect of the environment.

Dual Processing

The principle that information is often simultaneously processed on separate conscious and unconscious tracks in the mind.

Blindsight

A condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, typically due to damage to the primary visual cortex.

Parallel Processing

The brain's ability to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality.