A Need That Energizes and Directs Behavior Towards Some Goal

question 4

Multiple Choice

A need that energizes and directs behavior towards some goal is known as a _______.

• A)cue
• B)behavior
• C)motive
• D)stimulus

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Definitions:

Income Effect

Adjustments in the income of an individual or the broader economy and the consequent effects on how much of a good or service is desired.

Law of Diminishing

refers to the principle that as one consumes more of a good, the marginal utility (or satisfaction) obtained from consuming an additional unit decreases.

Substitution Effect

The substitution effect occurs when consumers replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives, influencing demand patterns as prices fluctuate.

Utility-maximizing

The economic principle whereby consumers adjust their consumption of goods and services to achieve the highest level of satisfaction or utility.