Jenna Is Using Psychological Principles to Help Students with Learning

question 63

Multiple Choice

Jenna is using psychological principles to help students with learning disabilities, while Jack is developing ways to help employees reduce job stress and avoid burnout.Both of these psychologists are working in the field known as __________ psychology.

• A) basic research
• B) comparative
• C) applied
• D) forensic

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Definitions:

Cournot Model

An economic model used to describe an industry structure in which companies compete on the amount of output they will produce, which they decide upon independently of each other and at the same time.

Prevail

To be widespread or dominant, or to win against opposing forces.

Concentration Ratio

A measure used in economics to assess the extent of market control held by the largest firms within an industry.

Profit-maximizing Output

The level of production at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.