According to Research Presented in the Textbook, the Longer a Foreign-Born

question 6

Multiple Choice

According to research presented in the textbook, the longer a foreign-born adolescent has lived in the United States, the more likely he or she is to:

• A) smoke cigarettes or binge drink.
• B) feel as though he or she has established meaningful interpersonal relationships.
• C) increase in health-benefiting behaviors.
• D) receive high grades in school.

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Definitions:

Revealed Preference

A theory that assumes individuals' preferences can be determined by their purchasing habits.

Weak Axiom

A principle in consumer choice theory stating that if a consumer prefers bundle A over bundle B when both are available at the same prices, then the consumer will not purchase more of bundle B if its price rises.

Revealed Preference

An economic theory stating that the preferences of consumers can be understood by their purchasing habits.

Prices

The monetary value assigned to goods and services in a market, dictating the exchange rate at which these can be traded.