In Meeting the Benchmarks Set by the Organization for Economic

question 7

Multiple Choice

In meeting the benchmarks set by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in 2008, compared to other industrial nations, the United States:

• A)ranked in the top 10%.
• B)ranked in the top 20%.
• C)ranked in the top 50%.
• D)ranked in the bottom 10%.

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Definitions:

Facial Expressions

The movements of the facial muscles that convey emotions, intentions, and moods to others.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that argues that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously and independently.

Biological Changes

Refers to the modifications and transformations that occur in living organisms over time, either due to genetic, environmental factors, or developmental processes.

Vocal Intonations

Variations in pitch, loudness, and tempo during speech that can affect the meaning or emotional tone of what is said.