A Repetitive,ritualistic Behaviour That a Person Feels Driven to Perform

question 53

Multiple Choice

A repetitive,ritualistic behaviour that a person feels driven to perform is called a(n) ________.

• A)compulsion
• B)obsession
• C)impulse
• D)delusion

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Definitions:

Maximizing Utility

Refers to the economic principle where individuals or firms seek to get the highest level of satisfaction from their resources.

Slutsky Equation

Formula for decomposing the effects of a price change into substitution and income effects.

Substitution Effects

The economic understanding that as prices rise or income decreases, consumers will replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.

Income Effects

Changes in consumer's purchasing power and consumption patterns resulting from changes in income.