Those Who Favor an Active Approach to Policy Believe That

question 156

Multiple Choice

Those who favor an active approach to policy believe that

• A)discretionary monetary policy cannot be used to help the economy since monetary policy lags are long
• B)discretionary fiscal policy cannot be used to help the economy since fiscal policy lags are long
• C)lags associated with implementing policies are too long and unstable for discretionary policy to be effective
• D)despite the lags involved,implementing discretionary policy is preferable to inaction
• E)none of the above

Understand the concepts of the spotlight effect and self-serving bias in influencing self-perception.

Recognize the importance of environmental and genetic influences on personality.

Understand the diverse theories of learning and cognition and their impact on personality development.

Recognize the concept of self-esteem and its role in individual psychology.

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Definitions:

Reflected Appraisals

The process by which individuals form perceptions of themselves based on how they believe others view them.

Self-Schema

Cognitive structures derived from past experiences that guide how individuals perceive, interpret, and respond to information about themselves.

Collectivist Cultures

Cultures that emphasize group over individual. The focus is on the interconnectedness of individuals, particularly the interdependent nature of their social relationships and identities.

Individualist Cultures

Cultures that emphasize the individual and value individual achievement.