Although the Sound Is Unfamiliar, When Six-Month-Old Hlengiwe Sees the Flashing

question 145

Multiple Choice

Although the sound is unfamiliar, when six-month-old Hlengiwe sees the flashing lights on the police car, she keeps her eyes locked on the lights. She also begins to show a decrease in heart rate. Which concept best explains Hlengiwe's reaction?

• A)Operant conditioning
• B)An orienting response
• C)Habituation
• D)The stable-order principle

Compare per capita GDP and living standards across different countries and regions.

Recognize the role of technology and innovation in shaping economic development historically and in modern times.

Analyze the evolution of work hours, vacation time, and labor conditions over time and across countries.

Describe the relationship between investment, savings, and economic growth.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

A cost that varies directly with the level of production or sales volume.

High-low Method

A method applied in cost accounting that calculates fixed and variable expenses by analyzing the maximum and minimum activity levels.

Variable Component

The portion of cost or expense that varies directly with changes in output or activity level.

Pre-tax Income

Pre-tax Income is the amount of income earned by a business before any taxes have been deducted.