The Notion That "Mental Patients Are Dangerous" Is an Example

question 19

Multiple Choice

The notion that "mental patients are dangerous" is an example of a(n) :

• A)self-fulfilling prophecy
• B)confirmation bias
• C)attitude
• D)stereotype

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Definitions:

Consumer Income

The total amount of income earned by consumers in an economy, including wages, salaries, benefits, and other income sources, influencing their buying power.

Demand Curve

A graph that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers at various prices.

Law of Supply

The economic principle stating that as the price of a good or service increases, the quantity supplied of that good or service will also increase, ceteris paribus.

Decreasing Opportunity Costs

A situation in which sacrificing less of one good to produce another becomes possible, often due to efficiencies or learning.