Choose the Answer That Best Explains Why Economists Build Models

question 43

Multiple Choice

Choose the answer that best explains why economists build models that abstract from the complexities of reality.

• A)Because the complexities of reality are unimportant.
• B)Because they believe they gain a greater understanding of reality.
• C)Because economists are not interested in reality.
• D)Because this allows economists to conduct controlled experiments to test their theories.
• E)Because economics deals only in the abstract.

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Definitions:

Sensate Focus

A treatment for sexual disorders that instructs couples to take the focus away from orgasm or intercourse and instead spend time concentrating on the pleasure achieved by such acts as kissing, hugging, and mutual massage. Also known as nondemand pleasuring.

Masturbatory Satiation

A behavioral treatment in which a client masturbates for a very long period of time while fantasizing in detail about a paraphilic object. The procedure is expected to produce a feeling of boredom that becomes linked to the object.

Orgasmic Reorientation

Orgasmic Reorientation is a controversial therapeutic attempt to change or redirect an individual's sexual orientation or preferences, lacking validation by scientific research.

Aversion Therapy

A treatment in which clients are repeatedly presented with unpleasant stimuli while performing undesirable behaviors such as taking a drug.