DVDs May Be Encoded with One of Six Region Codes

question 50

Multiple Choice

DVDs may be encoded with one of six region codes, preventing videos sold in one region of the world from being used in another region. Why might film distributors use region codes?

• A) to prevent people from buying videos in a low-price region and then reselling them in a high-price region
• B) to make it easier to charge the same price in different locations
• C) to minimize the menu costs of frequent price changes
• D) to reduce the cost of collecting sales taxes, especially in areas with different tax rates

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Familiarize with the concept of anthropomorphism and its psychological basis.

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