In 1985,International Data Corp

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Essay

In 1985,International Data Corp.(IDC)estimated that 3.7 million desktop computers had been sold at an average price of $1,054.In 2000,the number sold in the United States had risen to 132 million,with the average price decreasing to $700.The change in individuals' tastes and preferences has increased their demand for computers.Explain how the price of computers dropped over the 15-year period from 1985 to 2000.

Understand the conceptualization of the Big Five traits and their cross-cultural replication issues.

Comprehend broader personality factors revealed through factor analysis, such as plasticity and stability, and their constituent Big Five traits.

Identify traits linked to specific behaviors, attitudes, health outcomes, and occupational manifestations.

Understand the concept of offers, including what constitutes an offer and how it can be revoked.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Attraction

The force that draws individuals together, leading to friendships and romantic relationships.

Proximity

The state of being near or close to something or someone, often influencing social connections and interactions.

Scientific Prediction

The act of forecasting future events or explaining phenomena based on scientific data, theories, and models.

Standards of Beauty

Socially constructed ideals that define what is considered physically attractive or desirable in a society.