Which of the Following Was Not Included in the Congressional

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not included in the congressional plans for health care reform?

• A) the creation of new state-based insurance exchanges
• B) a provision requiring uninsured individuals to purchase health insurance
• C) insurance regulation that prohibits insurers from denying benefits for a variety of reasons such as preexisting conditions
• D) an expansion of the public programs Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
• E) a "public option" allowing individuals to acquire medical coverage directly from the government

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Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies utilized to cope with reality and maintain self-image by reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Self-Esteem

A person’s sense of self-worth.

Personality Component

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Feeling

An emotional state or reaction that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort.