The Most Basic Source of Bias Is the Yes Bias

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Multiple Choice

The most basic source of bias is the yes bias (Ackerman, 1982) , which occurs while children are asked a question that requires an answer of either "yes" or "no". What is the meaning of yes bias?

• A)Children are biased to answer "yes" when the correct answer is yes
• B)Children are biased to answer "no" irrespective of what is actually the correct answer
• C)Children are biased to answer "yes" irrespective of what is actually the correct answer
• D)Children are biased to answer "yes" when the correct answer is no
• E)Children are biased not to give any answer when the correct answer is yes

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Definitions:

Infant Industry Argument

A protective economic theory suggesting that emerging domestic industries should be shielded from foreign competition until they become competitive.

Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on imported goods to protect domestic industries or raise revenue.

Domestic Market

The market within a country where goods and services are traded domestically.

Trade Restrictions

Government-imposed limitations on the free exchange of goods and services between countries, including quotas, tariffs, and embargoes.