The Largest Portion of the Increase in the Budget Deficits

question 286

Multiple Choice

The largest portion of the increase in the budget deficits in 2009 and 2010 can be attributed to

• A)the surpluses from the Social Security trust fund will begin to diminish.
• B)the surpluses from the Medicare trust fund will being to diminish.
• C)the baby boomers will begin to retire and begin to collect Social Security and Medicare.
• D)the tax rebate and TARP passed in 2008,the stimulus package passed in 2009 and the lingering unemployment as a result of the Great Recession.

Recognize the common irrational assumptions and thought patterns that contribute to anxiety according to cognitive theories.

Apply knowledge of psychological theories to analyze case vignettes of persons experiencing anxiety disorders.

Understand the historical and theoretical underpinnings of anxiety disorders from multiple psychological perspectives.

Distinguish between normal and pathological anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behaviors using theoretical criteria and examples.

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Definitions:

Refusing

The act of deliberately not accepting or agreeing to something.

Race

A social construct that categorizes people based on physical characteristics, such as skin color, facial features, and hair texture.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Unequal Treatment

The unfair and differential treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or social status, often leading to discrimination and prejudice.