Which of the Following Is an Example of an Independent

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an independent federal administrative agency?

• A) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• B) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
• C) National Science Foundation (NSF)
• D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Definitions:

Scapegoat Theory

A social psychological concept that suggests individuals or groups are unfairly blamed for problems not of their making.

Mere Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon in which repeated exposure to a stimulus increases an individual's preference for that stimulus.

Ingroup Bias

Describes the tendency to favor members of one's own group over those from external groups.

Just-world Phenomenon

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is just and people get what they deserve, often used to rationalize injustice.