Which of the Following Is a Short-Run Adjustment

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a short-run adjustment?

• A)A local bakery hires two additional bakers.
• B)Six new firms enter the plastics industry.
• C)The number of farms in the United States declines by 5 percent.
• D)BMW constructs a new assembly plant in South Carolina.

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Definitions:

Alarm Phase

The initial reaction of the body's stress response, involving the activation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the stress response and the development of the general adaptation syndrome model.

Stress Research

The study of how stress affects the mind and body, including its causes, mechanisms, and management strategies.

Julian Rotter

An American psychologist known for his development of social learning theory and the concept of locus of control.