The Extraordinary Run Up in Stock Prices During the Late

question 18

Multiple Choice

The extraordinary run up in stock prices during the late 1990s primarily affected

• A) energy stocks.
• B) retail stocks.
• C) pharmaceutical stocks.
• D) technology stocks.

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Definitions:

Foveal Vision

The central vision facilitated by the fovea, a small depression in the retina, contributing to sharp and detailed visual information.

Saccadic Eye Movements

Rapid movements of the eye that change the point of fixation, allowing the eyes to quickly shift from one point to another.

Visual Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing visual information, located in the occipital lobe.

Fixation

An obsessive focus or concentration on a particular issue or object, potentially leading to psychological challenges.