In a Particular Country in 1999,the Average Worker Had to Work

question 4

Multiple Choice

In a particular country in 1999,the average worker had to work 20 hours to produce 55 units of output.In that same country in 2009,the average worker needed to work 28 hours to produce 77 units of output.In that country,the productivity of the average worker

• A)increased by 2 percent between 1999 and 2009.
• B)increased by 5 percent between 1999 and 2009.
• C)remained unchanged between 1999 and 2009.
• D)decreased by 3 percent between 1999 and 2009.

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Definitions:

Unconscious

Relating to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to conscious thought but that affects behavior and emotions.

Memory

The cognitive process involving encoding, storing, and retrieving information, allowing individuals to retain and recall past experiences.

Pleasure Principle

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting that people seek immediate gratification to fulfill their desires and avoid pain, without considering the consequences.

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept that represents the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it realistically, as opposed to the pleasure principle.