Reva and David Have Been Married for Almost 20 Years

question 83

Multiple Choice

Reva and David have been married for almost 20 years. When Reva expresses to David how frustrated she is with his lack of attention to her, David turns up the volume on the TV but otherwise does not respond to Reva at all. David's behavior could be termed:

• A) belligerence.
• B) leveling.
• C) stonewalling.
• D) editing.

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Definitions:

Basket of Goods

A fixed set of products and services, used to monitor changes in price levels over time to measure inflation.

Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, reflecting a reduction in purchasing power.

Consumer Price Index

An indicator quantifying the mean variation over periods in the financial commitments urban consumers make towards a particular set of consumer goods and services.

Basket of Goods

A fixed set of consumer products and services whose price is monitored over time to calculate inflation through the Consumer Price Index.