Pat Has 4 Hours to Spend Either Studying for a Test

question 24

Multiple Choice

Pat has 4 hours to spend either studying for a test or playing a new video game. If Pat spends all of that time studying, Pat can score a 92 on the test. If Pat plays for 1 hour, Pat's test score falls 5 points. For playing a second hour, Pat's score falls by another 7 points. Playing for a third hour will lower Pat's score by another 10 points. Refer to the information above. The intercept on the test score axis of Pat's PPC is:

• A) 100
• B) 92
• C) 5 hours
• D) 4 hours

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

An extension of the brain, from the base of the brain through the neck and spinal column, that transmits messages between the brain and the peripheral nervous system.

Specialized Cell

A cell that has a specific role to perform in an organism, exhibiting unique structures and functions to carry out its particular tasks efficiently.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells transmitting signals between different parts of the body, responsible for coordinating actions and sensory information.

Dendritic Spine

Small protrusions from a neuron's dendrite that typically receive synaptic inputs from other neurons, playing a crucial role in synaptic strength and network connectivity.