What Sort of Actions Do Abusive Partners Take to Keep

question 59

Multiple Choice

What sort of actions do abusive partners take to keep their partner in the relationship?

• A) keep up a constant stream of threats
• B) maintain a constant stream of abuse, never giving the abused partner a chance to stop and consider her situation
• C) stop the cycle of abuse and truly reform
• D) periodically enter a cycle of loving contrition
• E) seek psychological help

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue Product

The boost in revenue achieved by adding one more unit of a factor involved in production.

Marginal Product

The additional output that results from using one more unit of a particular input, keeping other inputs constant.

Variable Input

Any resource used in production whose quantity can be changed in the short term to increase or decrease output.

Marginal Revenue Product Curve

A graphical representation showing how the additional revenue generated by employing one more unit of a resource varies with the quantity of the resource employed.