The Notion That Illness May Actually Be Reinforcing Because It

question 8

Multiple Choice

The notion that illness may actually be reinforcing because it exempts the individual from daily responsibilities is termed

• A) malingering.
• B) delay behaviour.
• C) secondary gains.
• D) hypochondriasis.
• E) somaticizing.

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Definitions:

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or offer a service more efficiently than its competitors, using fewer resources.

Trade

The action of buying and selling goods and services among parties, which can occur within a country (domestic) or between countries (international).

Tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods to increase their price, intended to protect domestic industries.

Imported Good

A product or service brought into one country from another for the purpose of sale.