A Possible Explanation for the Persistence of the U

question 49

Multiple Choice

A possible explanation for the persistence of the U.S.federal budget deficits is that:

• A)it is easier politically to increase government spending than to decrease taxes.
• B)it is easier politically to decrease government spending than to decrease taxes.
• C)it is easier politically to increase government spending than to increase taxes.
• D)the economy naturally tends toward recessions.
• E)the economy naturally tends toward full employment.

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Definitions:

Collective Unconscious

Carl Jung’s concept of a shared, inherited reservoir of memory traces from our species’ history.

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological theory that emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personalities.

Agitated

Refers to a state of nervousness or unrest often characterized by physical movements or emotional upset.

Conflicting Feelings

Emotional experiences that are at odds with each other, often causing confusion or distress.