If Dalene's Marginal Benefit from Consuming Another Cookie Is Greater

question 73

Multiple Choice

If Dalene's marginal benefit from consuming another cookie is greater than the price of the cookie, then _____.​

• A)Dalene will not purchase any more cookies as the opportunity cost of purchasing another cookie will be more than its price
• B)Dalene will purchase more cookies as her total utility is zero
• C)Dalene will purchase more cookies as her marginal utility will decrease with the additional purchase
• D)Dalene will purchase more cookies as her marginal utility will increase with the additional purchase
• E)Dalene will not purchase any more cookies as a reallocation of her budget will decrease her utility

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Medulla

The lower part of the brainstem, controlling essential life-sustaining functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Central Nervous System

The segment of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, tasked with processing sensory data and generating appropriate responses.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including the nerves and ganglia.