Based on Insurance Industry Records of Economic Loss from Natural

question 29

Multiple Choice

Based on insurance industry records of economic loss from natural disasters,32 of the 40 most expensive disasters between 1970 and 2012 were __________________ and floods.

• A)storms
• B)volcanic eruptions
• C)earthquakes
• D)landslides
• E)fires

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Definitions:

Basic Anxiety

A term introduced by Karen Horney, referring to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that arise from adverse conditions in childhood.

Self-Protective Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used to defend oneself from perceived threats to self-esteem or well-being; synonymous with defense mechanisms.

Self-analysis

The practice of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to gain insight or achieve personal growth.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which the patient is asked to freely share thoughts, words, and anything else that comes to mind, without censorship.