Systematic Desensitization Can Best Be Described As

question 31

Multiple Choice

Systematic desensitization can best be described as:

• A) cautiously avoiding circumstances that promote fear and anxiety.
• B) repeatedly exposing oneself to tolerable levels of stressors.
• C) slowly uncovering childhood experiences that promote anxiety.
• D) peacefully confronting circumstances that promote fear and anxiety.
• E) cautiously avoiding circumstances that promote fear and anxiety, and slowly uncovering childhood experiences that promote anxiety.

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Definitions:

Short-Run Aggregate Supply

This is the total supply of goods and services that firms in an economy plan on selling during a short time period, taking into account current prices.

Government Spending

The total expenditure by the government on goods and services, including public services, infrastructure, and welfare programs, to influence the economy.

Government Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals through programs such as Social Security and unemployment insurance, without any services being rendered in return.

Automatic Stabilizer

Economic policies and programs, such as unemployment insurance and taxation, that automatically adjust to counteract economic fluctuations without additional government intervention.