Which of the Following Statements About Learning Curves Is Best

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about learning curves is best?

• A) Learning improvements always follow a constant pattern.
• B) Frequent design changes and reengineering have no effect on learning rates.
• C) Underestimated learning effects may cause overestimation of capacity needs.
• D) An eighty percent learning curve means that each unit takes twenty percent less time to produce than its immediate predecessor.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and regulating the relaxation response.

Endorphins

Natural, pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body, often released in response to stress or exercise, and associated with feelings of euphoria.

Morphine

A potent opiate analgesic drug derived from the opium poppy used to relieve severe pain.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on cell membranes or within cells where specific substances like hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs can bind and elicit a biological response.