One Difficulty of Using the Deviation-From-The-Norm Criterion in Determining If

question 57

Multiple Choice

One difficulty of using the deviation-from-the-norm criterion in determining if a behavior is abnormal is deciding

• A)the statistical point at which a behavior is abnormal.
• B)who will be responsible for determining statistical cut-off points.
• C)the definition of maladaptive behavior.
• D)the definition of deviance.

Recognize the characteristics and implications of increasing-cost, decreasing-cost, and constant-cost industries on the industry's supply curve and market prices.

Interpret the impact of external and internal economies and diseconomies of scale on long-run average costs.

Describe the adjustment processes in perfectly competitive markets towards long-run equilibrium under different cost conditions.

Analyze the effects of demand changes on industry growth, prices, and firm entry or exit in the long run.

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Definitions:

All-Or-None

A principle stating that the strength of a response of a nerve or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus; if a stimulus is above a certain threshold, a nerve or muscle fiber will fire with full strength.

Neuron Fires

The process by which a neuron activates and transmits an electrical signal down its axon, triggering communication with other neurons or muscle cells.

Partial

Relating to or constituting a part of something as opposed to being whole or complete.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of some neurons, enhancing the speed and efficiency of electrical impulse transmission.