Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 20

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
(1) You are sitting in a restaurant quietly having a meal when suddenly a man nearby starts choking on a piece of food lodged in his throat. (2) By using the Heimlich maneuver, you may be able to save this person's life. (3) Your two hands are all you need to perform this lifesaving technique. (4) First, position yourself behind the choking person. (5) Then wrap your arms around the person's midsection, being careful not to apply any pressure to the chest or stomach. (6) Once your arms are around the victim, clench one hand into a fist and cup this fist in the other hand. (7) Now turn the fist so that the clenched thumb points toward the spot between the choker's navel and midsection. (8) Finally, thrust inward at this spot using a quick, sharp motion. (9) If this motion does not dislodge the food, repeat it until the victim can breathe freely.
How many steps are in the process?

• A) two
• B) three
• C) five

Understand the implications of private property rights on resource allocation and productive efficiency.

Grasp the concept of consumer sovereignty and its implications for product success in the market.

Understand the roles of households and businesses in the market system.

Comprehend how a market system manages business risks.

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Definitions:

Delay Gratification

The ability to resist immediate temptations in order to achieve longer-term goals.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressor to determine whether it is a threat.

Threatening Event

An occurrence that poses a danger or harm, potentially triggering stress or anxiety.

Course of Action

A plan or strategy intended to accomplish a specific goal, often involving a series of steps or procedures to be followed.