Which of the Following Statements Is True of Marginal Analysis

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of marginal analysis?

• A) Marginal analysis is a tool used in optimization using total value.
• B) Marginal analysis compares the consequences of doing one more step of something.
• C) Marginal analysis of alternatives will mostly give an outcome different from optimization using total value.
• D) Marginal analysis involves the calculation of the total net benefits of all the available alternatives.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Cue

in the context of persuasion, refers to environmental or contextual factors that influence people's attitudes or responses, rather than the central quality of the message itself.

Year-To-Year Temperatures

Relates to the comparison of temperatures over consecutive years, often used in the study of climate change and global warming trends.

Central Processing

A cognitive processing route that involves careful and thoughtful consideration of persuasive message content.

Peripheral Processing

A mode of information processing in persuasion that involves focusing on superficial cues rather than the central content of the message, often leading to temporary attitude change.