Mark and Joey Are in the Same Math Class

question 25

Essay

Mark and Joey are in the same math class.Mark was looking through his materials in his desk and was not attending to the work assigned by the teacher.Joey was working on his math class assignment and Mark began talking to Joey.Joey was distracted and was not able to redirect himself back to the task.The teacher reprimanded Joey.Mark laughed.Identify the ABCs of Joey and Mark's behavior.

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Definitions:

Specialization

Focus on a narrow area of expertise or production to increase efficiency and output.

Technological Advance

(1) An improvement in the quality of existing products, the invention of entirely new products, or the creation of new or better ways of producing or distributing products. (2) Any improvement in the methods by which resources are combined such that the same quantity of inputs can be made to yield a combination of outputs that is preferred to any combination of outputs that was previously possible.

Freedom of Choice

The right of individuals to make decisions for themselves without undue government restriction.