Which One of the Following Statements Is Most Clearly Inconsistent

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is most clearly inconsistent with the economic way of thinking?

• A) "If you give a person a fish, you feed him for a day; if you teach him to fish, you feed him for life."
• B) "If the government provides a good free to citizens, then the opportunity cost of the good is zero."
• C) "If you derive the same satisfaction from a hamburger as a chicken sandwich, it makes sense to have the cheaper alternative for lunch."
• D) "When it is cheaper to have someone else mow your lawn than to mow it yourself, hiring someone to do the job is consistent with economizing behavior."

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Definitions:

Eustress

Positive stress that motivates and enhances one's functioning or performance.

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's life outcomes are largely determined by external forces beyond one's personal control or influence.

High Self-efficacy Expectations

The belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, which can play a significant role in how goals, tasks, and challenges are approached.

Self-defeating Behavior

Actions or attitudes that undermine one's own success or well-being.