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Refer to the following figure when answering the next five questions.
Figure 9.2: U.S. Output Fluctuations 1960-2012
(Source: BEA and CBO, data from Federal Reserve Economic Data, St. Louis Federal Reserve)
-Consider Figure 9.2, which represents . In approximately what years did the U.S. economy experience its longest economic downturn, using the text's definition?
Thalamus
A brain structure that acts as a relay station for sensory information, excluding smell, to the cerebral cortex.
Amygdala
A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, especially fear and the processing of emotional memories.
Galvanic Skin Response
Galvanic Skin Response is a method of measuring the electrical resistance of the skin, which varies with its moisture level; often used to gauge emotional arousal.
Autonomic Arousal
The physical response of the autonomic nervous system to stimuli, which can include increased heart rate, sweating, and other involuntary actions as a result of emotions such as fear or excitement.
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