Which of the Following Statements About Behavioral Economics Is Not

question 223

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about behavioral economics is not true?

• A)Its insights help policymakers determine how to nudge people to make certain choices.
• B)It combines insights from economics, psychology, and neuroscience to better understand how people behave.
• C)It assumes that people are always rational, deliberate, and objective in their choices.
• D)It studies how people deal with choices involving "goods" as well as "bads."

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcers

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the probability of that behavior being repeated.

Ovarian Hormones

Hormones produced by the ovaries, including estrogen and progesterone, that regulate reproductive functions and influence other physiological processes.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other important bodily functions.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, influencing heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose metabolism.