The Only Way That the Family Can Consume More and Enjoy

question 36

Multiple Choice

The only way that the family can consume more and enjoy a higher standard of living is to:

• A) increase the amount each person produces.
• B) decrease the amount each person produces.
• C) increase how many people are in the family.
• D) increase both how many people are in the family, and the amount each one produces.

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Definitions:

Physical Arousal

The physiological state of being alert and engaged, often including increased heart rate, blood pressure, and sensory alertness.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle that suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and that too little or too much arousal can negatively affect task performance.

Stimulus Motives

Motives that cause humans and other animals to increase stimulation when the level of arousal is too low (examples are curiosity and the motive to explore).

Exploratory Motives

The drive behind individuals' desire to explore, investigate, and learn about their environment or new ideas.