Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Changes in Sensory

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of changes in sensory functioning in late adulthood?

• A) Hearing low-pitched voices becomes more difficult.
• B) Taste sensitivity becomes heightened and less seasoning is required.
• C) The sense of smell is heightened
• D) Taste buds are lost.

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Definitions:

Marginal Product

The additional output that is produced by adding one more unit of a specific input, ceteris paribus.

Production Function

An equation, graph, or table that describes the maximum amount of output a firm can produce from a given set of inputs.

Variable Factor

In economics, an input in the production process that can be adjusted in the short run to change the quantity of output.

Fixed Factors

Inputs in the production process that cannot be easily increased or decreased in a short period of time.