Tim Is Doing Poorly in Math

question 35

Multiple Choice

Tim is doing poorly in math.Although he knows he's not a very good math student,it does not concern him greatly.He spends most of his time after school playing hockey,a sport at which he excels.Tim's 5th grade math teacher tries to motivate him to stay after school for tutoring,but Tim doesn't want to miss hockey practice.Furthermore,he reasons,two of his teammates have even lower marks in math than he does.Which process seems to enhance or protect Tim's self-esteem?

• A)Tim's self-criticism
• B)Tim's self-monitoring of his performance
• C)Tim's perspective-taking skills
• D)Tim's downward social comparison

Recognize the regressive nature of certain taxes and why.

Understand the basis of the benefits-received principle of taxation and the ability-to-pay principle.

Understand the changes in government spending and tax structure from 1960 to 2018.

Grasp the concept of deficit spending and its impact on national debt.

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