In the Balance of Payments, Which of the Following Is

question 123

Multiple Choice

In the balance of payments, which of the following is TRUE of the sum of the capital account balance, the current account balance, and the official reserve transactions account balance?

• A) This sum is either positive or negative, depending on whether the sum of all surplus and deficit items associated with cross-border transactions is positive or negative.
• B) This sum must always be zero, because the sum of all surplus and deficit items associated with cross-border transactions must equal zero.
• C) This sum is positive only if the U.S. government operates with a budget surplus.
• D) This sum is positive only if the U.S. government operates with a budget deficit.

Identify and understand Freud's psychosexual stages of development.

Comprehend the concept of defense mechanisms, their purpose, and examples of how they operate.

Recognize the importance of unconscious processes in shaping personality according to Freudian theory.

Grasp the role of the pleasure principle, reality principle, and morality in guiding human behavior.

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Definitions:

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, characterized by depleted physical and mental resources after prolonged exposure to stress.

Locus Of Control

The place (locus) to which an individual attributes control over the receiving of reinforcers—either inside or outside the self.

Reinforcers

Stimuli that increase the probability of a behavior being repeated, can be positive (adding a desirable stimulus) or negative (removing an undesirable stimulus).

Irrational Beliefs

Thoughts or convictions that are not based on reason or logic, often leading to emotional distress or unproductive behaviors.