"If I Didn't Have Class Tonight, I Would Save the $4

question 50

Multiple Choice

"If I didn't have class tonight, I would save the $4 campus parking fee and spend four hours at work where I earn $10 per hour." The opportunity cost of attending class this evening is:

• A)​$4.
• B)​$40.
• C)​$44.
• D)​$0.

---

Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

In psychoanalytic theory, the mechanisms of the ego that serve to protect an individual from experiencing anxiety produced by conflicts with the id, superego, or reality.

Mental Energy

The capacity of the mind to engage in cognitive activities and processes, such as thinking, problem-solving, and focusing attention.

Psychoanalytic Thinking

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior, originating from the work of Sigmund Freud.

Processing Ability

The capacity of an individual to perceive, analyze, and respond to information in their environment.