Of the $840 Billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Stimulus

question 71

Multiple Choice

Of the $840 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus package which was enacted in 2009,approximately ________ took the form of tax cuts and ________ took the form of increases in government expenditures.

• A)one-half; one-half
• B)three-fourths; one-fourth
• C)one-tenth; nine-tenths
• D)one-third; two-thirds

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Definitions:

Unconscious Patronization

The act of treating someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority, without being aware of doing so.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias, often stemming from stereotypes, towards an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, reason, or direct experience.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a set of characteristics to a group of people, disregarding individual differences.

Frustration-Aggression Principle

A theory suggesting that frustration often leads to aggressive behavior, as aggression is a result of blocked goal achievement.