Entering a Virtual World in Avatar Form and Striking Up

question 10

Multiple Choice

Entering a virtual world in avatar form and striking up a conversation with another avatar in real-time is an example of ________.

• A) asynchronous communication
• B) synchronous communication
• C) virtual goods
• D) OpenSocial code
• E) message internalization

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Definitions:

Economic Recession

A period of significant decline in total output, income, employment, and trade in an economy, usually lasting from six months to a year.

Gentlemen's Agreements

Informal, non-binding agreements based on trust, honor, and the integrity of the parties, without any written documentation.

Cartel

An agreement among competing firms to control prices or limit production in a sector, often to maximize profits at the expense of consumers.

Economic Performance

An assessment of how well an economy is functioning, often evaluated through indicators such as GDP growth rate, unemployment rates, and inflation.