The Impact of Computers on U.S.productivity Growth

question 124

Multiple Choice

The impact of computers on U.S.productivity growth:

• A)has been disappointingly small-about one-half percentage point annually between 1972 and 1996.
• B)has been dramatic,contributing to significant growth during the early years of the 21st century.
• C)has been significant in the health care sector but not elsewhere.
• D)has actually been negative in most industries.
• E)was greater during the period 1972-1990 than it has been since that time.

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Definitions:

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that, when taken into the body, alter brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness, and behavior.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, serving as the main control center for processing and sending out information throughout the body.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Cognition

Acquiring knowledge and insight through the processes of thought, experience, and sensory perception.