Which of the Following Is an Example of an Automatic

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an automatic stabilizer?

• A)tax reductions passed by Congress in times of unemployment
• B)tax reductions passed by Congress in times of inflation
• C)government defense spending
• D)unemployment compensation
• E)welfare programs

Understand the limitations and inaccuracies of polygraph tests.

Identify and explain different psychological assessment tools, including projective tests and standardized assessments.

Distinguish between idiographic and nomothetic data in psychological assessment.

Recognize the historical development and foundational influence of classification systems on modern diagnostic criteria.

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Definitions:

Substance Use Disorder

A state where consuming one or more substances results in significant clinical impairment or distress.

Binge Drinking

A pattern of alcohol consumption in which a person consumes five or more drinks on a single occasion.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain known for its inhibitory effects on the central nervous system, playing a role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Tolerance

The process by which the body becomes accustomed to a substance or drug, requiring increasingly larger doses to achieve the original effect.