Martha Has Difficulty Doing Things on Her Own

question 124

Multiple Choice

Martha has difficulty doing things on her own. She says that she has always had someone to take care of her and to make all of her decisions. She rarely joins in when her friends engage in new activities. When she does accompany them, she does so because she does not want to offend them. Which of the following disorders is Martha most likely exhibiting?

• A) Social phobia
• B) Avoidant personality disorder
• C) Dependent personality disorder
• D) Generalized anxiety disorder

Calculate expected revenue in auctions with different setups and bidder valuations.

Compare the outcomes of auctions with and without reservation prices.

Differentiate between English auctions and sealed-bid second-price (Vickrey) auctions.

Assess the impact of bidder valuations and probabilities on auction outcomes.

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