Which of the Following Examples Does NOT Demonstrate the Influence

question 486

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples does NOT demonstrate the influence of the ecology of eating on eating behaviors?

• A) To reduce her food intake,Janice has purchased food in smaller packages.
• B) Natalie lives in a hot climate and prefers spicy foods.
• C) Lori avoids all restaurants that have a dessert buffet.
• D) David avoids fast-food restaurants that have a supersized menu.

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Definitions:

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a good changes as the income of consumers changes.

Normal Good

A good for which demand increases as the income of consumers increases, showing a positive correlation between income and demand.

Pizza

A popular dish of Italian origin consisting of a round, flattened base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and often various other ingredients.

Income Elasticity

An indicator that shows the variation in demand for a product based on changes in the income levels of consumers.