Which of the Following Is One of the Major Events

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the major events that account for the vigorous economic growth of the ASEAN countries and their transformation from cheap-labor havens to industrialized nations?

• A) The ASEAN governments' decision to shift their economies from manufacturing based to commodity based.
• B) North Korea's emergence as a major provider of technology and capital necessary to upgrade manufacturing capability.
• C) A bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam leading to the granting of NTR status to Vietnam.
• D) Hong Kong becoming a special administrative region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China.
• E) The ASEAN governments' commitment to deregulation, liberalization, and privatization of their economies.

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Definitions:

Figure-Ground Patterns

The organization of visual fields into objects (the figures) that stand out from their surroundings (the ground).

Contour

The outline or external form, shape, or boundary of an object.

Gestalt

A psychological approach emphasizing that the whole of anything is greater than its parts, focusing on patterns and context in perception.

Proximity

The closeness or distance between people or objects, which can influence their interactions and perceptions of one another.