Net Primary ________ Is the Energy Available to the Heterotrophic

question 19

Short Answer

Net primary ________ is the energy available to the heterotrophic component of the ecosystem.

Distinguish between accounting and economic profits.

Identify and explain the concept of opportunity cost in decision-making.

Differentiate between sunk costs and relevant costs for decision-making.

Recognize the role of opportunity costs in calculating economic profits.

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Definitions:

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves deep processing of information, focusing on the arguments and content to change attitudes.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues rather than the merit of the argument itself, often found in the Elaboration Likelihood Model of persuasion.

Sleeper Effect

A delayed increase in the persuasive impact of a message, where its influence grows stronger with time after its initial presentation.

Discontinuity Effect

The finding that groups are more extreme, and often more hostile, than individuals.