One of the Most Problematic of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders

question 24

Multiple Choice

One of the most problematic of the pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) is __________.

• A)autism spectrum disorder
• B)attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• C)histrionic personality disorder
• D)Tourette's disorder

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Definitions:

Favorable Supply Shock

An unexpected event that increases the supply of a good or service, leading to a lower price and benefitting consumers.

Natural Rate

The rate of unemployment when the labor market is in equilibrium, reflecting the number of people who are jobless due to the natural turnover in the workforce.

Long-Run Phillips Curve

A concept suggesting that in the long run, there is no trade-off between inflation and unemployment, with the curve being vertical at the natural rate of unemployment.

Unemployment Shifts

Refers to changes in the unemployment rate due to economic fluctuations, policy changes, or other external factors.