Which of the Following Examples Best Illustrates the Principle of Sensory

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best illustrates the principle of sensory adaptation?

• A) the shock felt by a swimmer who jumps into a pool of ice cold water
• B) your awareness of the weight of your backpack when you first pick it up
• C) the irritation felt when your roommate turns on your bedroom light at 3 a.m.
• D) your eventual failure to notice the background music at a restaurant
• E) A and B are correct.

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Definitions:

Average Product

It is the output that is produced, on average, by each unit of input in the production process, like labor or machinery.

Production Function

A mathematical relationship that describes how inputs are transformed into outputs in the production process, illustrating the maximum output achievable from a given set of inputs.

Marginal Product

Marginal product is the additional output a firm gains from employing one more unit of input, holding all other inputs constant.

Labor

The human effort, either physical or mental, that is used in the production process to generate goods or services.