Your Friends Carter and Julia Are Thinking About Getting Matching

question 20

Multiple Choice

Your friends Carter and Julia are thinking about getting matching tattoos on their forearms. You know that body art is an important means of self-expression, but there are some drawbacks your friends should take into account. What advice based on research do you give them?

• A) Carter should get the tattoo because men with ink are seen as aggressive and masculine, which makes them more attractive to women and potential employers. Julia, however, should pass because tattooed women are judged more harshly than those without tattoos.
• B) Carter should pass because most women do not regard tattooed men as good husband or father material. Julia, however, should get the tattoo because it will boost her attractiveness rating, making it easier for her to find a romantic partner.
• C) They should get the tattoos. With almost half of people age 40 and under sporting tattoos, body art is no longer taboo in most workplaces. The drawback is that tattoos aren't considered as attractive on older bodies, so they will need to consider how the tattoos will look in 10-20 years.
• D) They may want to reconsider getting tattoos on their forearms, as visible tattoos are still taboo in many workplaces. Tattoos hidden by clothes probably won't affect their chances of getting hired.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum amount a person is willing to pay for a good and its current market price.

Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility

An economic principle stating that as consumption of a good or service increases, the marginal utility derived from each additional unit decreases.

Marginal Utility

Marginal Utility is the added satisfaction or benefit a consumer receives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that the utility or satisfaction gained by consuming each additional unit of a good or service decreases as more of that good or service is consumed.