Which of the Following Is Not Consistent with the Basic

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not consistent with the basic postulate of economics that incentives matter?

• A) Farmers produce fewer bushels of wheat in response to an increase in the price of wheat.
• B) A politician votes against a proposal because most of his constituents oppose it.
• C) People drive less because of higher gas prices.
• D) People buy more milk in response to a reduction in the price of milk.

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Definitions:

Substance P

A neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain and other functions such as mood and inflammation.

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected by electroencephalography (EEG) that are typically associated with a state of relaxed, awake alertness.

Beta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with active, alert consciousness and cognitive processes.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves that indicate deep sleep or unconsciousness.