How does a command economy decide for whom to produce? In a command economy, the government controls major aspects of economic production. The government decides the means of production and owns the industries that produce goods and services for the public. The government prices and produces goods and services that it thinks benefits the people. […]
In what year did the US Congress designate March 14 as National Pi Day?
In what year did the US Congress designate March 14 as National Pi Day? 2009 What is the national pie of America? The APC council also conducts surveys of pie consumption. APC research has shown that Apple is Americans’ favorite pie, that 59% of Americans consider pie an appropriate late-night snack, and that 20% of […]
When the consequences of a response increase the likelihood that a behavior will occur again which of the following might have occurred?
When the consequences of a response increase the likelihood that a behavior will occur again which of the following might have occurred? Reinforcer. A behavior (operant response) is sometimes more likely to occur in the future as a result of the consequences that follow that behavior. Events that increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring […]
Did Marco Polo lie about his adventures?
Did Marco Polo lie about his adventures? While most modern historians still believe the bulk of his book to be factual, others have dismissed it as an outright fabrication and claim that Polo never even made it to China. For his part, Marco never admitted to a single lie. Even on his deathbed he is […]
What is one of the characteristics that needs to be emphasized in order to maintain build or repair your credibility when it comes to writing business messages?
What is one of the characteristics that needs to be emphasized in order to maintain build or repair your credibility when it comes to writing business messages? List at least three personal characteristics that can help establish credibility with your audience. Audiences assign credibility to individuals who display (1) honesty, (2) objectivity, (3) awareness of […]
When was the first federal minimum wage established?
When was the first federal minimum wage established? 1938 What was the federal minimum wage in 1975? $2.10 What was the federal minimum wage in 1986? Barack Obama says the minimum wage was higher during Ronald Reagan’s first State of the Union Year Minimum wage Wage in 2013 dollars 1983 $3.35 $7.84 1984 $3.35 $7.51 […]
What does it mean to see two faces?
How did early societies in West Africa develop?
How did early societies in West Africa develop? Early Communities Early societies in West Africa were family-based communities. Some of these communities joined together to form villages. Some villages became important trading sites and grew into cities. Others developed into large communities near important resources, such as iron ore or gold. What was the most […]
What did the Spanish give the Native Americans?
What did the Spanish give the Native Americans? The Spanish brought many plants and animals to the Americas. European livestock—cattle, pigs, and horses—all thrived in the Americas. Crops from the Eastern Hemisphere, such as grapes, onions, and wheat, also thrived in the Western Hemisphere. The Columbian Exchange benefited Europe, too. What effects did the Spanish […]
Why is body image so important?
Why is body image so important? Body image is important because the way we see ourselves influences every aspect of our lives: our mental health, our physical health, how we take care of ourselves, how we interact with and relate to other people. A person with a healthy body image has an objective, undistorted view […]