Intertemporal Substitution

question 186

Multiple Choice

Intertemporal substitution:

• A) dampens economic shocks.
• B) magnifies economic shocks.
• C) does not affect economic shocks.
• D) magnifies positive economic shocks and dampens negative economic shocks.

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Definitions:

Ego-Syntonic

Pertaining to thoughts, impulses, and behaviors that are consistent with the self-image of an individual, often seen in conditions like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Ego-Dystonic

Refers to thoughts, impulses, and behaviors that are felt to be repugnant, distressing, unacceptable, and inconsistent with one's self-concept.

Hoarding Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, leading to clutter that disrupts one's ability to use their living or work spaces.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions) which the person feels driven to perform.