Assume There Are Nine Voters in a Certain Small Town

question 206

Multiple Choice

Assume there are nine voters in a certain small town and let x = the preferred number of dollars spent per person per month on garbage collection.For Voters 1,2,and 3,x = $10; for Voter 4,x = $15; for Voter 5,x = $18; and for Voters 6,7,8 and 9,x = $20.The median voter is

• A) Voter 3.
• B) Voter 4.
• C) Voter 5.
• D) Voter 6.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that causes people to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors in judging others' behavior.

Good Actions

Behaviors or deeds that are ethically right, beneficial to others, or contribute positively to society.

Bad Actions

Behaviors or deeds that are morally wrong or harmful to others.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of disposition or personality and underestimate the effect of the situation in explaining social behavior.