In Order to Explain How Societies Deal with the Problem

question 50

Multiple Choice

In order to explain how societies deal with the problem of scarcity,economists apply simplified representations known as

• A) Simplifying assumptions
• B) Theories
• C) Normative questions
• D) Models

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Definitions:

Macrosystem

A term in ecological systems theory referring to the cultural or societal context that influences an individual's development.

Maternal Leave

A period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after the birth of her child, also known as maternity leave.

Microsystem

The immediate environment in which an individual operates, such as family and school, which directly influences their development.

Ethological Approach

A perspective in psychology that studies human behavior by comparing it to animal behavior and considering its adaptiveness and evolutionary origins.