In West Germany, When the Christian Democrats Returned to Office

question 17

Multiple Choice

In West Germany, when the Christian Democrats returned to office with Helmut Kohl as chancellor, _____.

• A) the competitiveness of the German economy in world markets increased until the late 1990s
• B) the country saw scarcity of labor
• C) the economy of the German Federal Republic accounted for about a third of the combined output of the European Community (EC)
• D) the economic growth saw a downturn

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electric currents passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure to treat severe mental disorders.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, and disorders such as schizophrenia.

Antianxiety Drugs

Medications that are used to treat symptoms of anxiety by affecting neurotransmitter activity in the brain to induce a calming effect.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic

A noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.