All of the Following Encourage Increases in Technological Progress EXCEPT

question 22

Multiple Choice

All of the following encourage increases in technological progress EXCEPT

• A) larger markets through free trade.
• B) the possibility of monopoly profits.
• C) the ability to patent a new invention.
• D) closed economies.

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Definitions:

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Persistent Doubting

A cognitive pattern where an individual continuously questions the validity of their thoughts, actions, or decisions, often seen in disorders such as OCD.

Memory Deficits

Memory deficits refer to impairments in the ability to remember information or events, which can be temporary or permanent, and can result from various causes including brain injury, illness, or psychological conditions.

Obsessional Themes

Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images experienced as intrusive and unwanted, often causing significant anxiety or distress, characteristic of disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder.