What Does the Adage, "There Is No Such Thing as a Free

question 46

Multiple Choice

What does the adage, "There is no such thing as a free lunch," mean?

• A)Even people on welfare have to pay for food.
• B)The cost of living is always increasing.
• C)To get something we like, we usually have to give up another thing we like.
• D)All costs are included in the price of a product.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through while under prolonged stress.

Alarm Reaction

The initial stage in the body's response to stress, involving the immediate activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.

Resistance

The act of opposing or standing against something; in psychology, it might refer to an individual's opposition to discussing, remembering, or acknowledging unconscious thoughts or feelings.

Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often resulting from stress or overwork.