The Pressure to Conform That Escalates as More and More

question 75

Multiple Choice

The pressure to conform that escalates as more and more group members give in is called ________.

• A) polarization
• B) bandwagon
• C) loafing
• D) homophily

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Returns

A principle stating that as more of a variable input is added to a fixed input, the additional output from each new unit of input will eventually decrease.

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

Sergei's Profit

A hypothetical measure of earnings named for an individual, illustrating the net gain after subtracting expenses from revenue.

Market Price

The ongoing transaction price for purchasing or offloading an asset or service.