At the End of a Year, a Motor Car Company

question 19

Multiple Choice

At the end of a year, a motor car company announces that sales of a pickup are down 43% for the year. If sales continue to decrease by 43% in each succeeding year, how long will it take for sales to decrease to zero?

• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 4 years
• E) More than four years

Recognize the impact of societal and personal choices on trends related to marriage, such as cohabitation, childlessness, and the age at first marriage.

Grasp the key psychosocial crises during adulthood as proposed by Erikson, including intimacy versus isolation and generativity versus self-absorption.

Identify factors contributing to marital satisfaction and the transition to parenthood.

Understand the significance of personality development and changes throughout adulthood.

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Definitions:

Aroused State

A condition of heightened physiological and psychological activity, with increased heart rate, alertness, and energy, often triggered by excitement or stress.

Unlearned Behavior

Innate actions or reactions not influenced by conditioning or learning; instinctive behavior.

Homeostatic Mechanism

Biological processes that maintain stability and equilibrium within an organism's internal environment.

Gambling Instinct

An inclination or propensity to take risks in the hope of gaining something, commonly observed in gambling contexts.