If Diseconomies of Scale Are Present

question 31

Multiple Choice

If diseconomies of scale are present,

• A)average total cost is decreasing.
• B)the long-run average cost curve has a negative slope.
• C)economies of scale are also present.
• D)the long-run average cost curve has a positive slope.
• E)the average total cost shifts downward.

Explain the scientific process involved in social psychological research.

Understand how attitudes and behaviors are aligned or misaligned according to cognitive dissonance theory.

Recognize the significance of consistency in self-concept and behavior in social psychological theories.

Apply social psychological theories to specific behaviors, such as illegal downloading or health-related activities.

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