Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) There are always opportunity costs to making choices.
• B) Because of scarcity,choices must be made.
• C) Elementary education at public schools is free.
• D) When government builds a new highway,taxpayers end up with less of some of the things they would otherwise have.

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Definitions:

Conversion Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by neurological symptoms, such as paralysis or blindness, that are not attributable to any medical condition but are associated with psychological factors.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

Multiple-personality Disorder

Now referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder, it is a psychological condition where two or more distinct and separate identities or personality states are present in, and alternately take control of, an individual.

Psychosis

A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.