In 2015, the U

question 20

Multiple Choice

In 2015, the U.S. GDP was about ________, and ________ was/were the largest share.

• A) $5 trillion; net exports
• B) $22.5 billion; government expenditures
• C) $10.5 trillion; investment
• D) $13.6 billion; consumption
• E) $17.9 trillion; consumption

---

Definitions:

Cortisol

A hormone from the adrenal glands, frequently released due to stress and when blood-glucose levels are low.

Prolonged Stress

A state of continued mental or emotional strain or tension, resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances over an extended period of time.

Future Heart Attack

A predictive term referring to the potential occurrence of a myocardial infarction, usually based on risk factors such as lifestyle, genetic predisposition, or existing health conditions.

Inescapable Shocks

A term from psychology experiments referring to electric shocks that the subjected animal or human cannot avoid, often used in studies on learned helplessness.