If, as a Person Consumes More and More of a Good

question 77

Multiple Choice

If, as a person consumes more and more of a good, each additional unit adds less satisfaction than the previous unit consumed, we are seeing the workings of

• A)the law of demand.
• B)the law of supply.
• C)the law of increasing marginal opportunity cost.
• D)the law of diminishing marginal utility.

Recognize the importance of a multi-theoretical approach in treating personality disorders.

Grasp the debate and complexities around DSM-5 classification and diagnosis of personality disorders.

Understand the role of cultural, social, and gender factors in the presentation and understanding of personality disorders.

Appreciate the shift towards dimensional approaches in the classification of personality disorders.

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Definitions:

Social Impact

The effect that other people have on our attitudes and behaviour, usually as a consequence of factors such as group size, and temporal and physical immediacy.

Convergent-Divergent Theory

explores the ability to generate multiple solutions to a problem (divergent thinking) versus the ability to find the single best solution (convergent thinking).

Divergent Thinking

A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.

Surprise and Stress

A state of unexpected occurrences impacting mental or physical strain and changes in the body or behavior.