In the 2009 Stimulus Package, Congress Included Tax Cuts as Well

question 81

Multiple Choice

In the 2009 stimulus package, Congress included tax cuts as well as changes in government spending. It makes sense that Congress included increases in government spending because changes in government spending have a larger multiplier than changes in taxes. Which statement gives the MOST likely reason for Congress to include tax cuts? Congress included tax cuts because

• A) The information lag is shorter than the lag in the effects of spending changes.
• B) The recognition lag is longer than the lag in the effects of spending changes.
• C) The decision lag is shorter than the lag in the effects of spending changes.
• D) The implementation lag is shorter than the lag in the effects of spending changes.

Appreciate the advantages and challenges of the naturalistic observation method.

Understand the concept and application of correlation in psychological research.

Identify ethical considerations in psychological research, including issues of consent and animal welfare.

Differentiate between sex and gender and understand gender roles.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Irrational Fear

An intense and persistent fear of specific situations, objects, activities, or persons that is excessive and unreasonable, given the reality of the threat.

Phobia

An extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something, often leading to avoidance behaviors.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.