If the Best Surgeon in Town Is Also the Best

question 217

Multiple Choice

If the best surgeon in town is also the best at cleaning swimming pools, then according to economic reasoning, this person should

• A)pursue the activity he enjoys more.
• B)specialize in cleaning swimming pools because it is more labor-intensive.
• C)split his time evenly between being a surgeon and cleaning swimming pools.
• D)specialize in being a surgeon because its opportunity cost is lower.

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Definitions:

Transcendence

In psychology, it often refers to a state of overcoming the limitations of the physical condition or self, achieving a greater sense of awareness or unity.

Unity

The state of being united or joined as a whole, often used to denote harmony and coherence among members of a group or parts of a system.

Wholeness

The state of being complete, unified, or integrated in physical, mental, and emotional aspects.

Realization of the Self

The achievement of understanding and accepting one's own unique qualities and living authentically according to personal values and potentials.