Behavioral Assumptions

question 53

Multiple Choice

Behavioral assumptions

• A)make economic models more complex than if these assumptions were removed
• B)pertain only to consumers
• C)hold all other things constant
• D)are ways to test a hypothesis
• E)describe how individuals are expected to behave

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Definitions:

Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a vital role in controlling movement, mood, and motivation, among other functions.

Postsynaptic Neuron

The neuron that receives a signal (neurotransmitters) from another neuron at a synapse, following the presynaptic neuron.

Stimulant Drug

Substances that increase activity in the central nervous system, resulting in increased alertness and energy.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, counterbalancing the sympathetic system.