The Single Biggest Reason for the Continued Increases in Federal

question 2

True/False

The single biggest reason for the continued increases in federal spending since the 1960s has been the growth of large entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

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Definitions:

Above-Average Effect

The tendency for individuals to overestimate their abilities or qualities, particularly in comparison to others, also known as the superiority bias.

Self-Verification

The desire and tendency of individuals to seek confirmation of their self-concept from the social environment.

Terror Management Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that humans have anxiety over their mortality, influencing their beliefs and behaviors to manage this fear.

Fear of Death

A pervasive anxiety or dread related to the contemplation or anticipation of dying or the unknown aspects of death.