Which of the Following Statements About Social Security Is FALSE

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Social Security is FALSE?

• A) Social Security was established in 1935.
• B) It is a program based on forced savings.
• C) Contributors receive benefits in strict proportion to their contribution.
• D) Social Security redistributes wealth from younger workers to older retirees.
• E) It is a fairly popular program among U.S. citizens.

---

Definitions:

Kinesthesia

The sense of movement, allowing an individual to sense the position, weight, and movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Synesthesia

A neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.

Psychokinesis

The purported ability to move or manipulate objects with the mind without physical interaction, considered a paranormal phenomenon.

Volley Principle

A theory in auditory processing stating that groups of auditory nerve fibers fire neural impulses in rapid succession, allowing for the perception of sounds higher than 1000 Hz.