The Origins of the Current Global Economic System Are Found

question 43

Multiple Choice

The origins of the current global economic system are found in the late 1400s,when China was the world leader in the production and export of goods such as silk and hard goods.The result of this position created what problem that fostered European exploration of the Americas?

• A) currency surplus,with vast reserves held by the ruling elite
• B) trade deficit,with exports vastly exceeding imports
• C) gold shortage,with an inability to pay off international debts
• D) labor shortage,leading to a strong demand for slave labor

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Learn about the stages of change theory and its application to behavior modification.

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Understand the basic concepts and significance of proxemics in communication.

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

In developmental psychology, a phase where a child is unable to differentiate between their own perspective and that of others, often observed in early childhood.

Three Mountains Test

A cognitive task used to assess egocentrism in children, involving their ability to understand and describe different perspectives.

Conservation Tasks

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Transitivities

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