Which of the Following Statements About Productivity Is True

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about productivity is true?

• A) Productivity is a ratio of benefits to costs (i.e., benefits divided by costs).
• B) For companies, higher productivity can lead to lower costs.
• C) For countries, higher productivity produces a lower standard of living.
• D) Productivity decreases make products more affordable.
• E) All of the statements about productivity are true.

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Definitions:

Canalized

A term referring to the limitation of the expression of genetic variability due to genetic or environmental influences, resulting in a trait that is shaped to follow a predictable pattern regardless of variations.

Genetic-Environment Correlations

The interaction between an individual's genetic makeup and their surrounding environment, influencing traits and behaviors.

Passive Correlation

A concept in behavioral genetics where an individual's traits result indirectly from the environment provided by their biological parents.

Active Correlation

A concept in genetics suggesting that an individual’s genes encourage them to seek out environments that complement their inherited traits.