Which Scenario Describes Studying for an Economics Course Without Applying

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which scenario describes studying for an economics course without applying the scarcity principle?

• A) Mary studies two hours for every one hour she is in the classroom.
• B) Jonah studies three afternoons a week until he understands the material or until dinner,whichever comes first.
• C) Lucy studies with her roommate who is also taking the course,and they discuss economic concepts during any free time they can find.
• D) Chloe studies for this course and does nothing else.
• E) Rafael talks to an economist whenever he has a chance to do so.

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Definitions:

Attitudes And Behaviors

Refers to the relationship between how individuals think and feel about various topics, objects, or individuals and how this affects their actions or reactions in various situations.

Effort Justification

The phenomenon where people attribute greater value to outcomes they had to put effort into achieving.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Psychological Discomfort

Describes a state of emotional unease or distress often triggered by stressful situations, conflicts, or challenging thoughts and beliefs.