Okun's Law States That the ________ Decreases About 1 Percentage

question 204

Multiple Choice

Okun's Law states that the ________ decreases about 1 percentage point for every 3% increase in ________.

• A) inflation rate; the unemployment rate
• B) GDP; the inflation rate
• C) unemployment rate; GDP
• D) inflation rate; GDP

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Definitions:

Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories about the unconscious mind and the development of personality.

Basic Anxiety

Basic anxiety is a term coined by psychoanalyst Karen Horney, referring to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that arise from a hostile environment.

Horney

A psychoanalyst known for her theories on neurosis, personality, and her critiques of Freud's views on women.

Neurotic Need

Refers to one of the ten specific psychosocial needs identified by psychoanalyst Karen Horney that individuals may develop in response to anxiety stemming from interpersonal relationships.