Consider the Following Statements

question 216

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statements:
a. Car owners purchase more gasoline from a gas station that sells gasoline at a lower price than other rival gas stations in the area.
b. Banks do not take steps to increase security since they believe it is less costly to allow some bank robberies than to install expensive security monitoring equipment.
c. Firms produce more of a particular DVD when its selling price rises.
Which of the above statements demonstrates that economic agents respond to incentives?

• A) a only
• B) b only
• C) c only
• D) a and b
• E) a, b, and c

Explain the role of biological factors in anxiety, including the function of neurotransmitters and genetic contributions.

Describe treatment options for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, including pharmacological and psychological interventions.

Identify the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for anxiety, phobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorders according to the DSM-5.

Discuss the social and cultural factors influencing the development and manifestation of anxiety disorders.

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