For Which of the Following Individuals Would the Opportunity Cost

question 14

Multiple Choice

For which of the following individuals would the opportunity cost of going to university be highest?

• A)A promising young mathematician who will command a high salary once she earns her university degree.
• B)A student with average grades who has never held a job.
• C)A famous, highly-paid actor who wants to take time away from show business to finish university and earn a degree.
• D)A student who is the best player on his university rugby team, but who lacks the skills necessary to play professional rugby.

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Definitions:

Group Harmony

The state of agreement, peace, and solidarity within a group, achieved through understanding, cooperation, and the management of conflict.

Shared Environment

A shared environment refers to the environmental factors that are experienced by multiple individuals, such as family members, which can influence their development and behavior.

Personality Development

The process of forming and maturing one's personality through growth, experiences, and learning across the lifespan.

Behavioral-Genetics

The study of the role genetic and environmental factors play in shaping behaviors, traits, and abilities.