Which of the Following Would Decrease Net Exports in the United

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would decrease net exports in the United States?

• A)An American party planner purchases 350 piñatas from Mexico.
• B)The government of Mexico purchases 2,000 Dell laptop computers from the United States.
• C)A Mexican citizen purchases 100 shares of stock in IBM.
• D)The U.S.government donates $25 million to Mexico to help victims of a hurricane in Mexico.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body has to stress, proposed by Hans Selye, highlighting how stress affects physical health.

Distress

A state of extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Eustress

is a positive form of stress that can lead to improved performance, motivation, and overall well-being.

Self-Reinforcement

The process by which individuals reward themselves for achieving personal or professional goals, reinforcing positive behavior and outcomes.