Sociologists Cannot Precisely Predict Any Person's Behavior Because

question 89

Multiple Choice

Sociologists cannot precisely predict any person's behavior because

• A)human behavior is highly complex and has many causes.
• B)social patterns that are found in one time and place may not be found in others.
• C)humans may respond to the presence of an observer in unexpected ways.
• D)All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that consumers are willing to purchase.

Constant Marginal Cost

Describes a situation in production where the cost of producing an additional unit of output is the same, regardless of the level of production.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or point where a firm achieves the highest possible profit based on its production and selling activities.

Monopolist

A person, company, or entity that holds exclusive control over the market for a particular good or service, without competition.