The Process by Which an Economic Variable Is Adjusted to Remove

question 201

Multiple Choice

The process by which an economic variable is adjusted to remove the effects of changes predicted to occur at the time of year is known as

• A) structural change
• B) real change
• C) macroeconomic adjustment
• D) unemployment adjustment
• E) seasonal adjustment.

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Definitions:

Psychomotor Retardation

A slowing-down of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual, often observed in major depressive disorder.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as periods of depressive symptoms that are not severe enough to qualify as major depressive episodes.

Major Depressive Episode

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Hypomania

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