The Doctrine That Eased Cold War Tensions in the 1970s

question 14

Multiple Choice

The doctrine that eased Cold War tensions in the 1970s is known as

• A)containment.
• B)détente.
• C)mutually assured destruction (MAD).
• D)Star Wars.
• E)the domino theory.

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Definitions:

High-low Method

A method applied in cost accounting that calculates variable and fixed costs by analyzing the most and least active periods.

Variable Cost

Variable cost varies directly with the level of output, including costs such as raw materials and direct labor, adjusting according to production volume.

Machine Hours

A measure of the time machines are run in the manufacturing process, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs.

Copper Concentrate

A form of copper ore that has been crushed and treated to increase its purity and concentration before further processing or sale.