Which of the Following Can Occur Simultaneously

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can occur simultaneously?

• A) An increase in the national debt and a budget surplus
• B) A decrease in the national debt and a balanced budget
• C) An unchanged national debt and a budget deficit
• D) Positive national debt and a budget surplus
• E) A decreasing national debt and a budget deficit.

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Definitions:

Social Skills

Discrete, observable behaviors such as making eye contact, using appropriate language, asking appropriate questions, and so forth, which promote effective social interaction and which are part of the broader construct of social competence.

Compulsive Caregiving

Describes a behavioral pattern in which children (usually insecurely attached, avoidant children) take emotional care of their parents.

Emotional Care

Providing support, understanding, and validation to individuals to foster emotional health and well-being.

Self-Sufficiency

The ability to fulfill one's own needs without reliance on others, often seen as a sign of maturity and independence.