(Last Word) in Response to the Great Recession, the Federal

question 26

Multiple Choice

(Last Word) In response to the Great Recession, the federal government engaged in significant deficit-funded spending.What was the result of that spending over the first three years?

• A)Neither economic growth nor unemployment responded as well as many economists had predicted.
• B)Economic growth responded in accordance with predictions, but unemployment remained much higher than anticipated.
• C)Economic growth remained sluggish, but the unemployment rate fell to predicted levels.
• D)Both economic growth and the unemployment rate responded well, reaching the fiscal policy targets set by the government.

---

Definitions:

Brain Functioning

The activities and processes carried out by the brain that facilitate thinking, feeling, and controlling bodily functions.

Cortical Functions

refer to the processing activities performed by the cerebral cortex, including language, thought, memory, and consciousness.

Mental Abilities

The cognitive capacities and skills that enable an individual to process information, solve problems, and understand complex ideas.

Dementia

A progressive deterioration in mental abilities due to changes in the brain that influence higher cortical functions such as thinking, memory, comprehension, and emotional control and are reflected in impaired thought and behavior, interfering with the older adult’s ability to engage in everyday activities.