You and your roommate are eating pizza and have already consumed all but the last slice.Your roommate claims that he is hungrier than you and therefore should get the last slice of pizza.Your roommate has made
A) a diamond-water paradox.
B) an interpersonal utility comparison.
C) a correct statement.
D) a marginal error.

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The roommate is making an interpersonal utility comparison by claiming to be hungrier than the other person, in order to justify getting the last slice of pizza. This is a common situation in which people use interpersonal utility comparison in their decision-making.

You and Your Roommate Are Eating Pizza and Have Already