It Is Useful to Assume That There Is a Single

question 42

Multiple Choice

It is useful to assume that there is a single representative consumer because

• A) this is realistic.
• B) this is a useful abstraction if we are interested in problems where distribution effects are not important.
• C) this is the only model we know how to work with.
• D) a model with one consumer is the same as one with many consumers.

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Definitions:

Ethological Approach

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the evolutionary origin of behaviors and their adaptive functions.

Human Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to another person.

Instinct

A natural or innate impulse, inclination, or tendency that guides behavior without the necessity for conscious thought.

Biological Explanations

Theories or reasons that relate behavior, traits, and conditions to biological factors such as genetics and neurochemistry.