What Is the Strongest Argument for Why We Need More

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the strongest argument for why we need more economists today than ever before?

• A) We have a need for more wealth given the higher standard of living that individuals demand.
• B) Economists are needed to address the allocation of scarce resources as a result of the world's growing population.
• C) Economists are needed to make sure that firms continue to make profits.
• D) Economists are needed to make sure that consumers are well informed about their possible purchase options and that they budget their finances appropriately.
• E) Economists are needed to make sure that the government doesn't involve itself too much in the economy.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A process in behavioral psychology that involves applying a negative stimulus to reduce or eliminate an undesirable behavior.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behaviors to external factors, such as the situation or other people, instead of to internal characteristics.

Disadvantage

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Self-Handicapping

A cognitive strategy where individuals avoid effort in the hopes of keeping potential failure from hurting self-esteem.