Researchers Were Interested in the Effects of Alcohol Consumption on the Perceived

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Multiple Choice

Researchers were interested in the effects of alcohol consumption on the perceived attractiveness of members of theopposite sex. One group of participants was given 4 drinks containing alcohol, and another group was given 4 drinks thatdid not contain alcohol, but both the alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks tasted identical. Next, both groups of participants rated the attractiveness of members of the opposite sex by viewing pictures and rating attractiveness on a 1-to-10 scale. Which ofthe following is the independent variable in this study?

• A)alcohol consumption
• B)ratings on the attractiveness scale
• C)the taste of the drinks
• D)perceived attractiveness

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Definitions:

Rent-Seeking Behavior

Actions by individuals or firms to obtain economic gains through manipulation or exploitation of the political or social environment, rather than through productive economic activity.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country, individual, company, or region to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors, underpinning international trade theory.

Opportunity Cost

The sacrifice of potential advantages from various alternatives due to selecting one path.

Regulatory Capture

A situation in which industry regulatory agencies are dominated by the industries they are charged with regulating, leading to a conflict of interest.