A Factor That Might Have Contributed to the Weakening of the U.S

question 27

Multiple Choice

A factor that might have contributed to the weakening of the U.S. economy in 2007-2009 was

• A)historically low interest rates.
• B)rapid growth of the money stock.
• C)the impending expiration of the Bush Tax Cuts of 2003.
• D)rising levels of federal government spending.

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Definitions:

Two-Factor Theory

A psychology theory proposing that emotions are based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of that arousal.

Self-Actualized Individuals

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Clinician

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Personal Constructs

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