Which of the following is an example of microeconomics in use?
A. Your sister buys chocolate candy the day after Valentine's Day at 50 percent off the regular price.
B. The Stock Market has sessions that are called Bear and Bull markets.
C. The unemployment rate rises in June as students graduate from high school and start looking for jobs.
D. The lowering of interest rates are made by the Federal Reserve System.
ANSWER: A
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12. The Wongs recommend that assessments be:
a) given frequently. b) norm-referenced. c) graded on the curve. d) open book.
To learn how to spell rhinoceros, Paula repeats its letters over and over without really thinking about what she is saying. Considering research findings about the effectiveness of rehearsal, we can predict that Paula's strategy will be:
a. highly effective. b. effective only if she says the letters in a very loud voice. c. effective only if she says the letters slowly (e.g., at a rate of one letter per second). d. relatively ineffective.
The main advantage of text sets is that
A) students choose favorite topics and create their own reading lists, at their own levels. B) they make connections and allow for comparing and contrasting. C) the whole class has a common reading experience. D) less time is spent reading in class so more time is available for discussion.
Job recruiters are interested in students who have participated in campus life because
A. they have something to talk about during interviews. B. they like people who have participated in diverse activities and been academically successful. C. they admire people who know how to enjoy themselves. D. they know that grades aren't really a measure of a person's ability.