In a Command System

question 139

Multiple Choice

In a command system,

• A) self-interest motivates and commands each business firm's decisions and actions.
• B) the head of each family decides and commands what to do with the family's resources.
• C) a government-appointed planning board makes production and allocation decisions.
• D) market traders command what outputs are produced and how they are allocated.

---

Definitions:

Imprinting

The process by which certain animals form strong attachments during early life.

Critical Period

A particular period in development where learning specific skills or abilities is easiest.

Optimal Period

A time frame during which a particular developmental and learning opportunity is most effective.

Normal Development

The typical progression through a series of growth stages that an organism experiences, often thought of in terms of physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development.