Matt Is Offered a Job Driving the Campus Shuttle Bus

question 12

Multiple Choice

Matt is offered a job driving the campus shuttle bus from 4 P.M.to 6 P.M.each Monday.His reservation wage for this job is $7/hour.
Suppose the campus transportation director offers Matt $50/hour,and Matt doesn't have to share his income with anyone else.Will Matt accept this job?

• A)Yes,accepting the job means a positive surplus for Matt.
• B)No,accepting the job means a negative surplus for Matt.
• C)Yes,although accepting the job means a negative surplus for Matt,still it's better than having no job.
• D)No,although accepting the job means a positive surplus for Matt,still it's not the best option for him.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

An almond-shaped set of neurons located deep in the brain's medial temporal lobe, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anxiety, and aggression.

James-Lange Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to events.

Cannon's Objections

Criticisms raised by Walter Cannon against the James-Lange theory of emotions, emphasizing that physiological responses are too slow to precede emotional experiences.

Incentives

A reward or encouragement aimed at motivating certain behaviors or actions.