Republican Advertisements About Representative Adam Johnson, the Democratic Candidate, Portray

question 102

Multiple Choice

Republican advertisements about Representative Adam Johnson, the Democratic candidate, portray him as lazy, dishonest, and poor at his job. At the same time, the Democratic ads for Adam Johnson describe him as a caring, honest, hard worker. The sponsors of these advertisements know that ads can affect whom voters choose on Election Day. The tendency of decision makers (the voters in this example) to be influenced by how a situation or problem is presented to them is an example of

• A) framing bias.
• B) stirring the waters.
• C) goal displacement.
• D) overconfidence bias.
• E) the fog effect.

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Definitions:

Procedural Protections

Legal safeguards that ensure fair treatment in the process of legal or disciplinary actions.

Legalistic

Characterized by a strict adherence to laws, regulations, or formal procedures.

Multi-Step Grievance

A structured process that involves several stages for resolving disputes between employees and employers, typically initiated by filing a formal complaint.

Mandatory Arbitration

A requirement that disputes between employees and employers must be resolved through arbitration rather than through court litigation.