Because Migration Typically Involves Present Sacrifice in Order to Obtain

question 37

Multiple Choice

Because migration typically involves present sacrifice in order to obtain a greater stream of future earnings,many economists consider migration to be:

• A)an investment in human capital
• B)undertaken only by those who have very low discount rates
• C)motivated strictly by monetary considerations
• D)an impediment to economic efficiency

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Definitions:

Cognitive Restructuring

A psychotherapeutic process of learning to identify and dispute irrational or maladaptive thoughts known as cognitive distortions, a core aspect of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Thought Record

A cognitive behavioral therapy tool used to capture, evaluate, and challenge negative thought patterns.

Fear Hierarchy

A fear hierarchy is a list of feared situations or objects that are arranged in descending order according to how much they evoke anxiety. This list is then used in therapy for exposure exercises.

Response Prevention

A behavioral treatment technique, particularly used in treating OCD, where the patient is prevented from performing a compulsive behavior.