Each of the Following Is an Objective of the Association

question 149

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is an objective of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) EXCEPT ________.

• A)promote economic,social,and cultural development in the region
• B)safeguard the region's economic and political stability
• C)serve as a forum in which differences can be resolved fairly and peacefully
• D)halving members' tariff rates from an average of 15 percent to 7.5 percent

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that produce uneasiness, apprehension, or worry, and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing these feelings.

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical and psychological symptoms such as heart palpitations, trembling, and feelings of impending doom, often occurring suddenly and without warning.

Social Phobia

is an anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations, leading to avoidance of such settings and significant distress.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and actions (compulsions).