"The Government Should Choose Policies to Maximize the Total Utility

question 87

Multiple Choice

"The government should choose policies to maximize the total utility of society." This statement is most closely associated with which political philosophy?

• A)liberalism
• B)utilitarianism
• C)libertarianism
• D)welfarism

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Definitions:

Flooding

A psychological technique used in behavior therapy, often for phobias, where the patient is exposed to an overwhelming amount of the anxiety-provoking stimulus in order to reduce the fear response.

Implosive Therapy

A therapeutic technique where clients are exposed to their fears in a controlled environment to reduce anxiety.

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment that helps individuals face and gain control of fears and distressing emotions by systematic and repeated exposure to the feared object or context.

Depressive Symptoms

Manifestations of depression, which can include sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in weight or sleep, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt.