A Major Reason to Be Concerned About Any U

question 24

Multiple Choice

A major reason to be concerned about any U.S.budget deficit is that

• A)if it were maintained, it would lead to an ever-increasing debt-to-GDP ratio.
• B)it would exacerbate the problem of the low U.S. saving rate.
• C)under current legislation, it would lead to budget surpluses in the future.
• D)if it were to increase, Ricardian equivalence will no longer hold.
• E) since large deficits are associated with wars, the deficit might encourage the U.S. to become more adventuristic in its foreign policy.

Recognize the elements of inferences of cause and effect, including temporal precedence, covariation, and elimination of other causes.

Differentiate between dependent, independent, situational, and confounding variables.

Comprehend the concepts of internal, external, and construct validity in relation to research methodology.

Interpret the numerical index of the strength of relationship between variables, including correlation coefficients.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud that aims to explore the unconscious mind's role in shaping behavior, often through dream interpretation and free association.

Transference

In psychoanalysis, the process by which patients project feelings about important people in their lives onto the therapist.

Unusually Close

Describes a relationship or bond that is more intimate or connected than is common or expected.

Modeling

A behavior-therapy technique in which a client observes and imitates a person who approaches and copes with feared objects or situations.