In Response to the Great Recession

question 51

Multiple Choice

In response to the Great Recession,

• A)employment quickly returned to pre-recession levels.
• B)the Tea Party movement fell from prominence.
• C)Congress became more cooperative.
• D)voters demanded government action, but did not like most government programs.
• E)voters solidly sided with one political party for nearly a decade.

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Definitions:

Intense Fear

A profound feeling of dread or terror, often triggered by perceived threats or dangerous situations.

Excoriation

A skin condition characterized by the repeated picking at one's own skin, often leading to sores and scars.

Compulsive Behavior

Repetitive, often ritualistic actions that an individual feels driven to perform, usually as a response to obsessive thoughts or to reduce anxiety.

OCD-Related Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by obsessions (unwanted, persistent thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) that significantly interfere with daily living.