Total Utility Is Maximized Whenever

question 16

Multiple Choice

Total utility is maximized whenever

• A)marginal utility is zero.
• B)marginal utility is increasing.
• C)marginal utility is decreasing.
• D)marginal utility is constant.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychologists

Psychologists who study how evolutionary theory, particularly the principles of natural selection, applies to human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Reproductive Strategy

Behavioral, physiological, and life-history traits that organisms use to maximize their chances of passing their genes to the next generation.

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those advantageous traits to future generations.

Inherited Traits

Inherited traits are attributes, characteristics, or predispositions genetically passed down from parents to their offspring, influencing physical, emotional, and behavioral attributes.