The Cost of Group Health Insurance Is Lower Than If

question 151

Multiple Choice

The cost of group health insurance is lower than if an individual buys a policy on his own because

• A)the problem of adverse selection is reduced.
• B)moral hazard costs of a group tend to move to a low average.
• C)it is easier for the company to deny claims from a large group.
• D)insuring a group eliminates the problem of buyers having more information than the seller.

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Definitions:

Right from wrong

The moral ability or capacity to distinguish ethical actions from unethical ones.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own ability to complete tasks and achieve goals.

Cognitive appraisal

The process of interpreting and evaluating an event or situation that leads to an emotional response.

Relaxation

A state of reduced tension, stress, and mental and physical calm.