Decay Theory Has a Difficult Time Explaining Three of the Statements

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Multiple Choice

Decay theory has a difficult time explaining three of the statements below. Which statement CAN be explained from the perspective of decay theory?

• A) A person can swim as a child, doesn't swim for 20 years, jumps in a pool, and can swim.
• B) A retired ballerina began dancing as a 4-year-old, and at 70 she remains an effective ballet instructor.
• C) A football coach recalls details of a childhood game, but has forgotten the time of tomorrow's practice.
• D) A high school Spanish scholar barely uses Spanish for 50 years, and then does well on a Spanish test.

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Definitions:

Tuna Fish Sandwiches

A type of sandwich made typically from canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise and other ingredients.

Inferior Goods

Goods for which demand decreases as the income of the consumer increases, inversely related to that of 'normal goods'.

Quantity Demanded

The sum total of a good or service consumers are ready and able to buy at a certain price point.

Movement Along

Describes the change in quantity demanded or supplied of a good in response to a change in price, as shown on a graph.