Eric Tries to Eat More Healthfully by Eliminating Cookies,donuts,and Similar

question 148

Multiple Choice

Eric tries to eat more healthfully by eliminating cookies,donuts,and similar snacks from his diet.Every day at work,however,co-workers bring in these treats and Eric succumbs to temptation.Which of the following concepts would behavioral economists use to explain Eric's self-control problem?

• A) Time inconsistency.
• B) Availability heuristic.
• C) Self-serving bias.
• D) System 2 processes dominating decision making.

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Definitions:

SOB

Stands for shortness of breath, a symptom in which a person finds it difficult to breathe or catch their breath, often indicative of respiratory or cardiac conditions.

Forearm

The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow, consisting of two bones, the radius and ulna, along with muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.

Extends

To stretch out, spread, or continue in space or time; in anatomy, it often refers to the motion increasing the angle between body parts.

Muscle Fiber

A single muscle cell, known for its elongated shape, that contracts to produce movement in the body.