Why Do Social Security and Medicare Pose Problems for the Federal

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why do Social Security and Medicare pose problems for the federal government budget?

• A) The number of retirees is increasing.
• B) The worker-to-retiree ratio is increasing.
• C) Life expectancy is decreasing.
• D) The number of sick people is rising too quickly.
• E) Social insurance taxes cannot legally be raised any further.

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Reality Testing

A psychological process through which an individual distinguishes between what is externally present and what is internally generated by the mind.

Empathy

The capacity to grasp and empathize with someone else's emotions by viewing things from their point of view.

Stress Tolerance

The ability of an individual to endure and manage high levels of stress effectively.

Assertiveness

A communication style in which individuals express their feelings and needs directly and honestly without violating the rights of others.