The Primary Purpose of Social Security Is to

question 159

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of Social Security is to

• A) subsidize families in need.
• B) offset the progressiveness of the personal income tax.
• C) provide income for workers who are temporarily unemployed.
• D) provide income for retired and disabled workers.

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Definitions:

Superego

A component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the moral conscience and the ideals of parents and society.

Latin Phrase

A group of words in Latin that expresses an idea or concept, often used for mottoes, inscriptions, or academic contexts.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Denial

Psychological defense mechanism in which the person refuses to acknowledge or recognize a threatening situation.