The Following Data Give the Dates of Successive Turning Points

question 63

Multiple Choice

The following data give the dates of successive turning points in U.S.economic activity and the corresponding levels of real GDP at the time. $$\begin{array} { c c c } \text { Turning Point } & \text { Date } & \text { Real GDP } \\&&\text { (1996 } \$ \text { billions) }\\\text { (A) } & \text { July } 1953 & 1992.2 \\\text { (B) } & \text { May } 1954 & 1941.0 \\\text { (C) } & \text { Apr. } 1957 & 2182.7 \\\text { (D) } & \text { Apr. } 1958 & 2117.4 \\\text { (E) } & \text { Apr. } 1960 & 2391.0\end{array}$$
Which of the turning points are peaks?

• A)(A),(B),and (C)
• B)(C),(D),and (E)
• C)(A),(C),and (E)
• D)(B)and (D)

---

Definitions:

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is part of the limbic system and is crucial for emotion processing, decision-making, and memory.

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain that plays a key role in hormone production, regulation of body temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, known as the "master gland," it secretes hormones that regulate various physiological processes, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Thyroid

The thyroid is a gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, body energy levels, and overall growth and development in the body.