For Which One of the Following Individuals Is Behavior Clearly

question 46

Multiple Choice

For which one of the following individuals is behavior clearly affected by an incentive?

• A) Alphonso gets wrapped up in a mystery novel and doesn't hear the doorbell ring.
• B) Blake does several extra-credit projects to ensure his A in sociology.
• C) Cecil smiles when his girlfriend gives him a new sweater.
• D) Darren eats junk food even when he's not hungry.

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Definitions:

Intermediate Goods

Products that are used as inputs in the production of other goods or services rather than being bought by consumers.

Final Output

The total value of all goods and services produced and sold for final use in the economy, avoiding duplication by excluding intermediate goods.

Durable Goods

Items with a long life span, such as appliances and automobiles, that are used over time rather than consumed quickly.

Intermediate Good

A product utilized in the manufacture of a final good or finished product, not sold directly to end consumers.