A Rock Carving from Ancient Norway Depicts Two Identical People

question 51

Multiple Choice

A rock carving from ancient Norway depicts two identical people doing different jobs in the same boat: one uses a bow to hunt while the other paddles. How does this early example illustrate the benefits of trade?

• A) One prefers to hunt while the other prefers to paddle the boat; this is an example of diverse preferences.
• B) One learns to be very good at paddling and one learns to be very good at hunting; this is an example of specialization and division of knowledge.
• C) The paddler is stronger than the hunter so the paddler sacrifices a lot by hunting; this is an example of comparative advantage.
• D) There is no trade in this example since no goods are being exchanged.

Understand the role of rating scales and validity scales in psychological assessments.

Recognize the application of personality testing in career counseling.

Identify the unique focuses of different personality tests.

Understand common criticisms of personality tests.

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