Which of the Following Would NOT Be a Case of Mental

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be a case of mental retardation?

• A)an adult who, after 30 years of normal intellectual functioning, is involved in an automobile accident and has suffered brain damage that has severely limited mental functioning
• B)an adult who was born with Down syndrome and lives in a group home because of cognitive deficits
• C)a seven-year-old child with an IQ of 40 who was born with brain damage and needs constant attention from caregivers
• D)a 12-year-old child with an IQ score of 55 who has grown up in a severely deprived environment and who struggles in school

Understand the concept of marginal utility and how it influences consumer purchase decisions.

Apply the utility-maximizing rule to make rational consumer choices within a budget constraint.

Calculate total utility and marginal utility from given data.

Analyze the relationship between product prices, consumer income, and purchase quantities to maximize utility.

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Definitions:

Ingroup/Outgroup Bias

A cognitive bias that causes individuals to view those within their own group more positively than those outside their group.

Just World Hypothesis

The just world hypothesis is the belief that people get what they deserve in life, leading individuals to rationalize injustice or misfortune that befalls others.

Thin Slices

Brief observations of another person's behavior that allow for quick and sometimes accurate judgments about their personality or state.

Personal Attributions

People’s explanations for why events or actions occur that refer to people’s internal characteristics, such as abilities, traits, moods, or efforts.