Which of the Following Is Not a Positive Statement

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a positive statement?

• A)Higher gasoline prices will reduce gasoline consumption.
• B)Equity is more important than efficiency.
• C)Trade restrictions lower our standard of living.
• D)If a nation wants to avoid inflation, it will restrict the growth rate of the quantity of money.

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Definitions:

Stereotypes

Fixed sets of characteristics that are attributed to all the members of a group; simplistic and rigid perceptions of members of one group that are widely shared by others.

Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that involves misattributing the causes of someone's behavior to their personality, rather than to situational factors.

Normative Expectations

The beliefs or standards considered normal within a specific culture or group, guiding behavior and influencing conformity.

Social Desirability

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often skewing survey or research results.