When We Examine Historical Data on Income Inequality in the U.S

question 204

Multiple Choice

When we examine historical data on income inequality in the U.S., we see that the distribution of income gradually became

• A)more equal between 1935 and 2011.
• B)more equal between 1935 and 1973, but that trend reversed itself between 1973 and 2011.
• C)more unequal between 1935 and 1973, but that trend reversed itself between 1973 and 2011.
• D)more unequal between 1935 and 2011.

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Definitions:

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A model that explains different ways of processing stimuli, why they are used, and their outcomes on attitude change.

Cognitive Dissonance

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Social Facilitation

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Cognitive Dissonance

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