The Cost of Basics Like Milk, Bread, Potatoes and Bananas

question 37

Multiple Choice

The cost of basics like milk, bread, potatoes and bananas has jumped in the past year, forcing families to nix luxuries, steer away from organic goods and buy more house brands. "I think it's affecting everybody," said Elize Joseph 48, a nursing attendant. "To spend $40 on groceries is nothing. It doesn't go a long way." When food prices increase, what will happen to Elize's total utility?

• A) It increases.
• B) It stays the same.
• C) It decreases.
• D) It cannot be determined without knowing her total income.

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Definitions:

Motor Skills

Abilities required to perform precise movements smoothly, generally categorized into fine motor skills and gross motor skills.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (birth to about 2 years), where infants learn through sensory and motor interactions.

Functional Play

Play activities that involve simple, repetitive activities typical of young children, which help in the development of physical and cognitive abilities.

Symbolic Play

Play in which children make believe that objects and toys are other than what they are. Also called pretend play.