Scarcity

question 17

Multiple Choice

Scarcity

• A)stems from the incompatibility between limited resources and unlimited wants.
• B)can be overcome by discovering new resources.
• C)can be eliminated by rationing products.
• D)is a bigger problem in market economies than in socialist economies.

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Definitions:

Phonological

Relating to the system of sounds within a language and the rules governing them.

Long-term Memory

The phase or type of memory responsible for the storage of information over extended periods, ranging from minutes to a lifetime.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased.

Serial Search

A search for information in which several stores or slots of information are sequentially examined for match to the target.