An Example of a Marginal Decision Is Deciding Whether To

question 177

Multiple Choice

An example of a marginal decision is deciding whether to:

• A) invest half your savings in Google or Microsoft.
• B) buy one more apple or one more banana.
• C) commit your life to economics or biology.
• D) study for 5 hours or for 10 hours.

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Definitions:

Inborn Emotion

Feelings and affective states that are present from birth, suggesting a biological basis for certain emotions.

Sex-Typed Speech

Language patterns and usage that are stereotypically associated with a particular gender.

Non-Traditional Sex-Role Orientation

A perspective on gender roles that does not conform to traditional or societal expectations regarding gender-appropriate behaviors and attitudes.

Phylogeny

The evolutionary history and lineage of a species or group of related organisms.