An economist is conducting a survey to evaluate a program launched by the government
He ends up collecting data on those households that were adversely affected by the program, reaffirming his own belief that the program has been largely unsuccessful. This is an example of a(n) ________. A) confirmation bias
B) attentional bias
C) attenuation bias
D) distinction bias
A
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The voting members of the Open Market Committee are
a. the 7 Governors of the Federal Reserve System. b. the 12 presidents of the Federal Reserve Banks. c. the 7 Governors and the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. d. the 7 Governors and 5 of the presidents of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks.
Which of the following statements about the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is FALSE?
A) It is designed to establish nationwide minimum incomes for the aged, the blind, and the disabled B) Benefits are based on need. C) Recipients who receive benefit payments under Social Security are also eligible for SSI. D) It covers children and individuals with mental disabilities, including drug addicts and alcoholics.