Which of the Following Is a Concern About the Social

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a concern about the Social Security Trust Fund?

• A)The rate of Social Security payroll taxes will continue to decrease unless Congress changes the law.-Consider This: This rate has been stable for many years.
• B)The number of current retirees contributing to the fund will continue to increase as the number of seniors continue to work after traditional retirement age.
• C)Soon there will be too few workers contributing to the Trust Fund to support the increasing number of retirees.
• D)Soon the Trust Fund will need to pay back the money it borrowed from the general treasury but it does not look like it will be able to repay this loan.

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Definitions:

Social Identity Approach

A theoretical framework suggesting that individuals define themselves by the groups to which they belong, affecting their behaviors and attitudes.

Normative Influence

The impact of societal norms and peer pressures on an individual's behavior, often leading to conformity even if personal beliefs differ.

Dissenters

Individuals who express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

Conformity

The tendency of individuals to adjust their behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs to match those of the group or social norms.