When an Economist Evaluates a Positive Statement,he or She Is

question 285

Multiple Choice

When an economist evaluates a positive statement,he or she is primarily

• A) examining evidence.
• B) evaluating values as well as facts.
• C) acting as a policy adviser.
• D) concerned with making a sound decision on how the world ought to be.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently, often better, when in the presence of others than when alone.

Social Loafing

The occurrence in which people put forth less effort towards attaining a goal while working as part of a group than they do when working individually.

Deindividuation

This psychological phenomenon occurs when individuals immersed in a group lose their sense of individual identity, often resulting in a detachment from personal responsibility and an increase in impulsive behaviors.

Colliding Cultures

The clash that occurs when different cultural values, beliefs, practices, or attitudes interact, often leading to conflict or misunderstanding.