A Recent Study of College Students from Low-SES Backgrounds and High-SES

question 51

Multiple Choice

A recent study of college students from low-SES backgrounds and high-SES backgrounds conducted by VanKim and Laska showed that college students from low-SES backgrounds _____ than their higher-SES counterparts.

• A)ate more fast food and fewer fruits and vegetables
• B)showed healthy weight control
• C)engaged in higher levels of physical activity
• D)had a more balanced diet

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Definitions:

Average Total Costs

The total costs of production (fixed and variable costs) divided by the number of units produced, showing the cost per unit.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure in which a single seller controls the entire supply of a product or service, and therefore can manipulate prices and conditions of sale.

Close Substitutes

Products or services that are so similar that a consumer can easily replace one with another, often affecting consumer choice and market competition.

Sole Producer

A market situation where only one supplier exists for a particular good or service, often leading to monopolistic behaviour.