Factors That Could Cause a Demand Curve to Shift to the Left

question 96

Multiple Choice

Factors that could cause a demand curve to shift to the left include all of the following except:

• A)a change in preferences away from the product in question.
• B)an increase in the price of substitute products.
• C)a growing awareness of a health risk associated with the product.
• D)a decrease in the general level of income in the country.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Adaptation

The process by which the sense of smell becomes accustomed to a continuous or repetitive odor, leading to a decreased sensitivity to that odor.

Basal Cells

Cells found at the base of the epidermis and hair follicles, responsible for generating new skin cells and hair.

Olfactory Epithelium

The specialized tissue in the nasal cavity responsible for detecting odors.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to light, making them crucial for vision in low light conditions.