The Need for __________ Results in a Desire for Predictability

question 130

Multiple Choice

The need for __________ results in a desire for predictability, being uncomfortable with ambiguity, and a preference for quick and decisive answers.

• A) personal control
• B) closure
• C) emotional selectivity
• D) ego integrity

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Definitions:

Unitary System

A sovereign state governed as a single entity in which the central government is supreme and any administrative divisions (subnational units) exercise only powers that the central government chooses to delegate.

Political Cultures

The deeply rooted norms, values, beliefs, and attitudes that define the relationship between citizens and government within a political system.

Individual Mandate

A requirement that individuals must obtain health insurance or face penalties, aimed at broadening the pool of insured and lowering health insurance costs.

Health Care Insurance

A system that covers or reimburses medical expenses for individuals, spreading the financial risk of health costs across a large group of people.