Which of the Following is NOT an Assumption of the Optimal

Question

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the optimal patch-use model?
A) Travel time between patches is constant
B) Individuals attempt to maximize their energy intake rate
C) All patches contain the same kind and amount of food
D) Food items differ in their profitability
E) Individuals experience diminishing returns in each patch

Accepted Answer

The optimal patch-use model assumes that travel time between patches is constant, individuals aim to maximize their energy intake rate, all patches contain the same kind and amount of food, and individuals experience diminishing returns in each patch. It does not assume that food items differ in their profitability; this assumption is related to models of diet choice rather than patch use.