The Idea That Policy Actions Have No Real Effects in the Short

question 157

Multiple Choice

The idea that policy actions have no real effects in the short run if they are anticipated and no real effects in the long run is called the

• A)Keynesian proposition.
• B)policy irrelevance proposition.
• C)adaptive proposition.
• D)activism proposition.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Distraction

A phenomenon where the focus of attention is diverted due to irrelevant stimuli in the environment, affecting cognitive processes.

Self-serving Bias

The common tendency to credit ourselves for our successes (attributing them to internal factors) while attributing our failures to external factors.

Stereotyping Bias

The preconceived and oversimplified beliefs or ideas about particular groups of people, which can influence judgments and decisions unconsciously.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of themselves, shaped by their experiences, beliefs, and attributes.