As the Quantity of One Input Rises While the Amounts

question 40

Multiple Choice

As the quantity of one input rises while the amounts of other inputs remain constant, output tends to rise by smaller and smaller increments. This pattern is referred to as the:

• A) law of diminishing returns.
• B) rising inefficiency of inputs.
• C) return reduction of variable inputs.
• D) law of functional return reductions.

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Definitions:

Schachter-Singer Theory

A theory of emotion that states emotions are determined by physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Spinal Cord

A major part of the central nervous system which conducts sensory and motor nerve impulses to and from the brain.

James-Lange Theory

A theory proposing that emotions arise from physiological reactions to events.

Cannon-Bard Theory

The Cannon-Bard theory is a psychological model proposing that emotional feelings and physiological reactions to stimuli occur simultaneously and independently.