Which of the Following Would Be the Best Example of the Ergonomic

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best example of the ergonomic principle of compatibility?

• A) Two people are more likely to fall in love if they share many common interests.
• B) A drug that produces a mild effect, produces a stronger effect when combined with a second drug.
• C) A knob that is turned clockwise moves a machine to the right; the machine moves to the left when the knob is turned counterclockwise.
• D) People who are good at learning one task will probably be good at learning another one also.

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