Choosing to Study for an Exam Until the Extra Benefit

question 83

Multiple Choice

Choosing to study for an exam until the extra benefit (improved score) equals the extra cost (mental fatigue) is

• A) not rational.
• B) an application of the cost-benefit principle.
• C) an application of the scarcity principle.
• D) the relevant opportunity cost.
• E) less desirable than studying for the entire evening.

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Definitions:

Specialized Cell Types

Cells that have developed distinct physical and functional characteristics during growth, tailored to perform specific tasks within an organism.

Apex

The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.

Vertex

The highest point of the skull, or the top or apex of something.

Cell Membrane

The thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and exits the cell.