The Benefit of Attributional Biases Is That They ________

question 99

Multiple Choice

The benefit of attributional biases is that they ________.

• A) are nonexistent
• B) rarely lead to errors
• C) enhance our social relationships
• D) lessen our cognitive load

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Definitions:

Equality-Efficiency Trade-Off

The decrease in economic efficiency that may accompany a decrease in income inequality; the presumption that some income inequality is required to achieve economic efficiency.

Incentives To Work

Factors or motivations that encourage individuals to perform tasks or engage in employment.

Income-Maintenance Program

Governmental policies designed to provide financial support to individuals or families to ensure a basic level of income and prevent poverty.

Social Insurance

Government-provided insurance, typically funded through taxation, that covers individuals against economic risks (e.g., unemployment, disability).