Which of the Following Might Be an Indirect Unintended Effect

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be an indirect unintended effect of providing income support to those without jobs?

• A) Those without jobs are made better off.
• B) Those without jobs are made worse off.
• C) People without jobs now search for and acquire jobs.
• D) People without jobs no longer search for and acquire jobs.

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Definitions:

False Consensus

The tendency to overestimate how much others share our beliefs and behaviors.

News Media

Organizations and outlets that gather, report, and disseminate news, information, and commentary to the public.

Cognitive Salient

The aspect of being noticeable or prominent in the mind, especially when referring to specific thoughts or stimuli.

Top-Down

In decision-making and information processing, this term describes an approach where decisions or analysis start from a broader, general perspective and move towards more specific details.