The Data Show Argentina's GDP (Using Purchasing Power Parity) in Billions

question 54

Multiple Choice

The data show Argentina's GDP (using purchasing power parity) in billions of dollars. Year 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
GDP($) 182 209 235 255 277 274 294 324 340 333 338 330 300
Year 2003 2004 2005 2006
GDP($) 333 373 420 470
The data show that

• A) Argentina's economy reached a peak in 1998.
• B) GDP per person increased between 1990 and 2006.
• C) Argentina's potential GDP doubled between 1990 and 2006.
• D) Argentina's economy entered a recession in 2000.

Identify altered states of consciousness, including meditation and the impact of drug use.

Recognize the effects of drug use on mental and physical health.

Distinguish between different sleep disorders and their manifestations.

Understand the mechanisms and effects of different classes of drugs, including stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogenics.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals incorrectly assess the likelihood of an event based on how closely it resembles their stereotypes of a category.

Lack-of-participation Error

A common mistake in decision-making processes, where not all relevant parties are involved, leading to suboptimal outcomes.

Escalating Commitment

A behavioral phenomenon where an individual or group continues to invest in a decision despite evidence of its ineffectiveness.

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves focusing on information that confirms one's preconceptions and ignoring information that contradicts them.