An Economic Model Is

question 185

Multiple Choice

An economic model is

• A) a generalization that summarizes all the normative assumptions we make about a particular issue.
• B) a description of some aspect of the economic world that includes only those features of the world that are needed for the purpose at hand.
• C) a statement that describes how the world should be.
• D) a collection of facts that describe the real world.

Recognize the impact of gender and cultural differences in the prevalence and expression of PTSD.

Comprehend Freudian and other theoretical perspectives on the origins of phobias.

Understand the role of negative reinforcement in maintaining phobic and avoidance behaviors.

Knowledge of the evolutionarily based fears and their implications in modern phobias.

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Definitions:

Compartmentalised

Divided into sections or categories that separate different elements or aspects, often to organize or manage more efficiently.

Integrated

The state of being combined into a complete and harmonious whole, especially in the context of integrating systems or ideas.

Objective Measure

An assessment tool that is based on observable and measurable facts, minimizing personal biases and interpretations.

Festinger

Leon Festinger was a psychologist known for his theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting thoughts.