Maria Wants to Get Rid of Her Bookshelf

question 79

Essay

Maria wants to get rid of her bookshelf.She is willing to give it away for free but her neighbor offers to pay $30 for it.Maria experiences a:
A.consumer surplus gain.
B.consumer surplus loss.
C.producer surplus gain.
D.producer surplus loss.

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Definitions:

Projection

Psychological defense mechanism in which unacceptable or threatening impulses or feelings are seen as originating with someone else, usually the target of the impulses or feelings.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups, or even nations to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.

Infidelity

Refers to the act of being unfaithful or violating a commitment or trust in a romantic relationship.

Rationalization

Psychological defense mechanism in which a person invents acceptable excuses for unacceptable behavior.