One Reason Women May Not Be as Attracted to Substantially

question 32

Multiple Choice

One reason women may not be as attracted to substantially older men,relative to slightly older men,is that substantially older men __________.

• A)are less likely to invest in her and her offspring
• B)are less likely to be able to invest long-term in her and her offspring
• C)do not have as many resources
• D)are more physically active

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

An alteration in consumer choice between two goods when the price of one good changes relative to the price of another, influencing the allocation of their budget.

Income Effect

The relationship between changing income in a person's life or the economy and the subsequent demand for certain goods or services.

Perfect Substitutes

Goods for which consumers are willing to replace one for the other at a constant rate, without affecting their level of utility.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in relative prices, leading consumers to substitute one product for another.