The Social Cost of a Policy Includes_________

question 2

Multiple Choice

The social cost of a policy includes_________.

• A) The currency value of any resources used in policy implementation
• B) Any deterioration of well-being as a result of a policy
• C) Explicit costs to the user form the policy
• D) Negative externalities and does not include changes to the directly affected

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Definitions:

Manic Episodes

Periods of extremely elevated mood, energy, and unusual thought patterns, often associated with bipolar disorder.

Depakote

A medication typically used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches, known chemically as divalproex sodium.

Antidepressant Medications

Drugs prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression, affecting chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with this condition.

Aerobic Exercise

Physical exercise of relatively low intensity that depends primarily on the aerobic energy-generating process, such as running or cycling.