Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The national debt was eliminated in 1998.
• B)Demand-side policy cannot be used to slow down an economy.
• C)Demand-side stimulation typically provides more immediate help to low-income citizens more than does supply-side stimulation.
• D)The highest budget deficit in U.S.history was $59 billion.
• E)Demand-side policy suggests that government spending should increase more during and economic recession than an economic depression.

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Definitions:

Negative Response Set

A tendency to respond to questions or situations in a consistently negative way, often influencing the outcome of psychological tests and assessments.

Non-Representative Sampling

A sampling method where the participants selected for a study do not accurately reflect the larger population being studied, leading to potential bias in results.

Double-Blind Procedure

A study or experiment design in which both the participants and the experimenters do not know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias.

Placebo Control Procedure

A method used in research where a group of participants receives a sham treatment, allowing for comparison with a group receiving the actual treatment to determine its effect.