adela regularly interprets ordinary physical symptoms like stomach cramps and headaches as serious medical problems. her doctor is unable to convince her that her problems are not serious. adela suffers from:

"choosing is refusing" means individuals face an opportunity cost with each decision they make. economists state that every decision involves trade-offs. opportunity cost is the least desirable alternative given up as a result of a decision.

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manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.