Hai-Ri Is Trying to Decide Whether to Allow Her Children

question 59

Multiple Choice

Hai-ri is trying to decide whether to allow her children to watch violent television programs. They enjoy seeing detective shows, but Hai-ri worries that seeing people hurt will make her children more likely to use violence themselves. According to the textbook, which of the following should you tell Hai-ri?

• A)Experiments prove that watching television violence causes violent behavior.
• B)Correlational studies prove that watching television violence causes violent behavior.
• C)Television violence may be one cause of violent behavior.
• D)Television violence is probably not the cause of violent behavior.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between the total sum consumers are prepared and capable of spending on a product or service and what they end up spending.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual or entity is willing to pay for a good or service, reflecting its perceived value.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or benefit gained from consuming one more unit of a good or service.