Suppose the Price Index Was 100 in 2004, 118 in 2005

question 145

Multiple Choice

Suppose the price index was 100 in 2004, 118 in 2005, and the inflation rate was lower between 2005 and 2006 than it was between 2004 and 2005. This means that

• A)the price index in 2006 was lower than 118.
• B)the price index in 2006 was lower than 136.
• C)the price index in 2006 was lower than 139.24.
• D)the inflation rate between 2005 and 2006 was lower than 1.18 percent.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Impulses

Unconscious impulses are desires or motivations that influence an individual's thoughts and actions without their conscious awareness.

Attributing

Attributing involves assigning a cause or reason to an event or behavior, often relating to explaining why something happened.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or social sanctions and to manage emotional conflicts.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way directly opposed to their actual feelings or desires, often to hide those feelings.