The Opportunity Cost of Working Rather Than Going to School

question 44

Multiple Choice

The opportunity cost of working rather than going to school is

• A) the cost of food and housing.
• B) the cost of clothing and transportation.
• C) zero because the person is earning an income by working.
• D) the higher wages that come with additional education.
• E) the annual wages earned by working.

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Definitions:

Hair Cell

A specialized auditory receptor cell within the inner ear that enables hearing by converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Volley Principle

A theory explaining how auditory nerve fibers respond to sounds of different frequencies by firing together in volleys to convey the pitch of sound.

Frequency Theory

A theory in the field of psychophysics that suggests the perception of pitch is related to the rate at which auditory nerve fibers fire.

Basilar Membrane

An important structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, it plays a critical role in the sensory process of hearing by transforming sound vibrations into neural signals.