Increases in Interest Rates ________

question 74

Multiple Choice

Increases in interest rates ________.

• A) cause large capital losses
• B) could lead to bank failures
• C) affect consumers' willingness to buy houses
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Avoidance

A defense mechanism involving keeping away from stressful situations or distressing thoughts and feelings to minimize anxiety or discomfort.

Systematic Desensitization Therapy

A behavioral therapy technique designed to reduce phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, combined with relaxation exercises.

Feared Stimuli

External objects or situations that provoke a strong fear response due to anxiety, phobias, or traumatic experiences.

In Vivo Exposure

A behavioral therapy technique that involves exposing the patient to the actual anxiety-producing stimuli, rather than imagining the scenario, to help overcome fears or undesirable behaviors.