Total Utility

question 161

Multiple Choice

Total utility

• A)cannot decrease as a person consumes more and more of a good.
• B)has a constant rate of increase as a person consumes more and more of a good.
• C)is equal to the sum of the marginal utilities of all units consumed.
• D)is negative when marginal utility is declining.

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Definitions:

Experimental Control

The rigorous management of variables in an experiment to ensure that the results can be reliably attributed to the variable being tested, rather than to extraneous factors.

Functional Assessment

An evaluative process focusing on identifying the reasons behind specific behaviors to develop appropriate interventions.

Dangerous Behaviors

Actions that have the potential to cause harm or injury to oneself or others.

Baseline Data

Initial collected information or observations that serve as a starting point for comparison in experiments or interventions.