A Tendency to Approach a Problem Only in the Particular

question 205

Multiple Choice

A tendency to approach a problem only in the particular way that worked previously is most indicative of

• A) the availability heuristic.
• B) divergent thinking.
• C) overconfidence.
• D) a mental set.

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for product differentiation.

ATC

Average Total Cost, which is the total cost divided by the quantity of output produced.

MR

Marginal Revenue is the additional income from selling one more unit of a good; sometimes equal to price.

Short-Run Equilibrium

A situation in which the quantity supplied and quantity demanded in a market are equal at a particular price level, but only for a temporary period.