You Have Put Your Last Quarter in a Vending Machine

question 341

Multiple Choice

You have put your last quarter in a vending machine and pressing the button has had no effect, so you press the buttons more vigorously and then try all the other buttons. If none of these strategies work, your next response may be to kick the machine, which would be classified as which type of response?

• A)displacement
• B)aggression
• C)persistence
• D)assertiveness

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Definitions:

Capacity Allocation

The process of distributing resources and production capacity among various products, services, or activities to efficiently meet demand and optimize output.

Utilization

The extent to which a system, resource, or component is used relative to its total capacity, typically expressed as a percentage.

Higher Costs

Increased expenses or financial outlays in comparison to a baseline or expected level, affecting profitability.

Positive Externalities

Benefits that occur as a result of an economic activity which positively affect individuals or entities not directly involved in the activity.