In an Effort to Improve the Central Bank's Credibility in Fighting

question 148

Multiple Choice

In an effort to improve the central bank's credibility in fighting inflation, the central bank in New Zealand:

• A) has been releasing incorrect information about the true inflation that the economy has been experiencing.
• B) has been operating under a law that specifies that its only goal is to maintain stable prices.
• C) has been running advertisements on the television pledging their credibility.
• D) no longer issues currency and uses the Australian dollar to conduct open market operations.

Understand the psychodynamic model's views on the causes of addiction.

Recognize the purpose and components of conducting an assessment in substance abuse treatment.

Describe the stages of change model by Prochaska and DiClemente and the interventions appropriate at each stage.

Identify substances with high dependence potential and the characteristics of dependence.

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Definitions:

Disequilibrium

A state of cognitive imbalance or conflict that arises when new information contradicts existing beliefs or knowledge, driving the process of learning and adaptation.

Secondary Circular Reaction

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants (around 4-8 months) repeat actions that affect their environment, showing an early understanding of cause and effect.

Sensorimotor Stage

A developmental phase from birth to about 2 years of age, in Jean Piaget's theory, where infants learn about their environment through their sensory and motor interactions.

Nonsymbolic Aspects

Elements or features not represented by symbols or not involving symbolic representation or thought, often relating to direct, concrete experiences.