Cuba Is a Command Economy That Suffered a Decline in Economic

question 39

Multiple Choice

Cuba is a command economy that suffered a decline in economic growth because of a cut in the aid provided by the former Soviet Union when the latter collapsed. As a consequence, Cuba:

• A) Experienced an outward shift of its production possibilities curve
• B) Experienced an inward shift of its production possibilities curve
• C) Moved from one point to another along its existing production possibilities curve
• D) Went to a point inside its production possibilities curve

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism where the mind unconsciously blocks unwanted memories, thoughts, or feelings from conscious awareness.

Unconscious Conflict

A psychological struggle within the subconscious mind, stemming from incompatibility between desires or between desires and moral codes, often influencing behavior and emotions.

Transference

In psychotherapy, the process by which patients project feelings and attitudes from past relationships onto their therapist.

Pleasure Principle

A psychoanalytic concept that drives people to seek immediate gratification of needs and desires.