Fluctuations in Economic Performance Is One of the Two Basic

question 150

Multiple Choice

Fluctuations in economic performance is one of the two basic issues of macroeconomics. The other is

• A) tracking unemployment.
• B) keeping interest rates in check.
• C) long-run economic growth.
• D) monitoring inflation rates.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors and negative ones to external factors, thereby protecting self-esteem.

Peripheral Route

A concept in persuasion that refers to the influence of cues that are not directly related to the message content, such as the attractiveness or credibility of the source.

Central Route

A pathway of persuasion that involves thoughtful consideration of the arguments presented, leading to lasting attitude change.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors that cause mental discomfort leading to an alteration in one of the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to reduce the discomfort.