If You Spent Your Entire Income, You Could Afford Either

question 49

Multiple Choice

If you spent your entire income, you could afford either 3 units of x and 9 units of y or 9 units of x and 3 units of y.If you spent your entire income on x, how many units of x could you buy?

• A)21
• B)16
• C)12
• D)There is not enough information to determine the number of x.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation techniques.

Person-Centered Therapy

A therapeutic approach founded by Carl Rogers that emphasizes an individual's self-worth and values being at the center of the therapy process.

Cognitive Consistency

A psychological theory that suggests individuals are motivated to maintain consistency between their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors to reduce mental discomfort or dissonance.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce fear, anxiety, or aversions through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.