Tim,who Suffers from Alcoholism,is Prescribed Disulfiram by His Doctor to Help

question 10

Multiple Choice

Tim,who suffers from alcoholism,is prescribed disulfiram by his doctor to help him halt his alcohol consumption.Disulfiram works by causing unpleasant physiological effects when even small amounts of alcohol are consumed.This type of treatment is best described as ____.

• A)counterconditioning
• B)flooding
• C)systematic desensitization
• D)inhibition

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Definitions:

Exposure To Risk

Exposure to risk refers to the potential for loss or adverse outcomes faced by individuals or entities, stemming from various sources such as financial transactions, natural disasters, or security threats.

Risk-Averse

A characteristic of individuals preferring outcomes with certain, lower returns compared to outcomes with uncertain, potentially higher returns.

Risk Aversion

The behavior of individuals who, when exposed to uncertainty, would prefer to choose an outcome with a more certain but possibly lower payoff over an outcome with a higher payoff but more uncertainty.

Equilibrium Premium

The price level at which supply and demand for a financial instrument, such as insurance, are balanced, minimizing the risk of loss for insurers.