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Questions that many of us ask about life may relate to a branch of philosophy.  For example, if I ask: “Why does evil exist?”  I am asking an ethical question.  Which of the questions below would be associated with the field of metaphysics?

Person A can produce the following combinations of X and Y: 10X and 1Y, 5X and 2Y, or 0X and 3Y. The opportunity cost of one unit of Y for the person A is ____________.

Which of the following factors is not a common contributor to depression?

Micah washes his feet multiple times a day. He scrubs them with prescription-strength disinfectant using a stiff-bristled brush, rinses them in scalding hot water, then applies a sequence of mechanic’s grease remover, bodywash, and harsh lye soap. He repeats this ritual every 4 hours throughout a 12-hour period. Micah is showing classic signs of __________.

According to Erikson’s stage model, which of the following is not a crisis faced by people as they progress through the lifespan?

___________ is the body of skills and knowledge involved in the use of resources in production

“Psychopathy” is psychology’s formal name for describing someone who has __________.

Klaus is examining his life. On the one hand, he could take it easy and settle into a comfortable complacency, surrounded by the material possessions he has accumulated and the social standing he enjoys. On the other hand, he could challenge himself to make the world a better place by helping others, sharing his talents, or contributing to his community. According to Erikson’s stage theory of development, what stage is Klaus in?

Which graph describes a technical innovation (e.g., artificial intelligence) in the production of both goods X and Y?

In Ethics Unwrapped: Utilitarianism, you learned more about this approach to ethics.  Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?