Generalizing from the Text, If a Widow Says, "It Was

question 81

Multiple Choice

Generalizing from the text, if a widow says, "It was a relief that my husband died," MOST likely this woman:

• A) cannot love.
• B) was in a bad marriage and is being honest.
• C) is reacting normally if her spouse was suffering greatly.
• D) is denying reality and will get very upset later on.

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Utility

See Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility.

Satisfaction

The contentment one feels when one's needs, desires, or expectations are fulfilled or surpassed.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

A principle stating that as a consumer consumes more of a good or service, the utility (satisfaction) gained from each additional unit decreases.

Supply Curves

Graphical representations that show the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that producers are willing to supply.