The Tendency for Individuals to Attribute Their Own Successes to Internal

question 16

True/False

The tendency for individuals to attribute their own successes to internal factors and put the blame for failures on external factors is known as the confirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Progressive Tax

A taxation system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount rises, thereby imposing a higher percentage rate on those with higher incomes.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of a person’s income is taxed, indicating the impact of an additional dollar of earnings on the amount of taxes paid.

Average Tax Rate

The proportion of total income that is paid in taxes.

Economic Problems

Challenges that affect the economy as a whole, such as inflation, unemployment, and recession.