Based on the Evidence Provided in the Textbook Regarding Behavioural

question 56

Multiple Choice

Based on the evidence provided in the textbook regarding behavioural effects of Ritalin therapy, which of the following outcomes is most likely in a group of 12-year-old boys taking the drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

• A) Some boys will experience very serious side effects, such as depression.
• B) Many boys will perform better academically and socially.
• C) Most boys will show an increase in negative behaviours and no change in positive behaviours.
• D) Most boys will show an increase in attentive and productive behaviours but will remain somewhat loud and disruptive.

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Definitions:

Total Utility

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Marginal Utility

The increased happiness or value a buyer experiences by consuming an extra unit of a good or service.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as an individual consumes more of a good, the utility (satisfaction or benefit) gained from each additional unit decreases.

Total Utility

The overall satisfaction or value a consumer receives from consuming a particular quantity of a good or service.