The Highest-Valued Alternative That Must Be Given Up to Engage

question 115

Multiple Choice

The highest-valued alternative that must be given up to engage in an activity is the definition of

• A)economic equity.
• B)marginal benefit.
• C)opportunity cost.
• D)marginal cost.

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Definitions:

Rational And Adaptive

Describes actions or behaviors that are both logical, based on reason and evidence, and beneficial for adjustment or effectiveness in responding to specific challenges or environments.

Biologically Adapted

The processes through which organisms develop traits over generations that better enable them to survive and reproduce in their specific environments.

High Altitude

A region located at a great height above sea level, often characterized by distinct ecological and physiological conditions.

Sociobiological Adaptation

The evolutionary process by which organisms adjust their behaviors, physiology, and structure to better suit their environment, often in the context of social behavior.