Suppose It Is an Election Year and the Economy Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose it is an election year and the economy is in a recession. The opposition candidate proposes an investment tax credit to take effect next year after he takes office. If the public believes the opposition candidate has a good chance of winning, the effect of this promise will likely be to:

• A) increase investment both this year and next year.
• B) decrease investment both this year and next year.
• C) increase investment this year and decrease it next year.
• D) decrease investment this year and increase it next year.

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Definitions:

Personality

The characteristic set of behaviors, thoughts, and emotional patterns that evolve from biological and environmental factors.

Gender-typing Theory

The process by which children learn the behaviors, interests, and abilities culturally associated with their gender, reinforcing societal norms.

Social Learning Theory

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Gender Identity Theory

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