When People Form an Attitude About Something, Direct Experience Can

question 59

Multiple Choice

When people form an attitude about something, direct experience can play a role. An example is:

• A) the halo effect.
• B) the mere exposure effect.
• C) vicarious reinforcement.
• D) intermittent reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Regressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, putting a higher relative burden on lower-income earners.

Direct Tax

A tax directly paid to the government by the individual or organization upon whom it is imposed, such as income tax.

Foreign Aid

Financial or material assistance given by one country to another for development, emergency relief, or economic stabilization.

Federal Spending

Government expenditure funded by the federal budget, including infrastructure, defense, social services, and interest payments.