Research Shows That __________ Predicts School Performance,as Measured by Report

question 105

Multiple Choice

Research shows that __________ predicts school performance,as measured by report card grades,better than IQ does.

• A) self-discipline
• B) SES
• C) the size of the cerebral cortex
• D) emotional intelligence

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Definitions:

Marginal Rate

The rate at which one quantity changes with respect to a change in another, at the margin, especially in the context of cost or tax.

Utility Function

A representation in economics of how a consumer ranks different bundles of goods based on the level of satisfaction (utility) each bundle provides.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or the amount of goods and services bought or used.

Utility Maximizer

An economic agent who seeks to obtain the highest level of utility or satisfaction from their choices, given their preferences and constraints.