Question 1

When it comes to figuring out who wants to be an organ donor,the answer depends on:

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are true. How the question is asked, the default rule, and whether presumed consent exists in the organ donation program can all affect people's willingness to become organ donors. Therefore, all of these factors must be considered in determining the best approach to increasing organ donation rates.

Question 2

Disclosing information in more usable ways to decision-makers:

Accepted Answer

Disclosing information in more usable ways to decision-makers can decrease rational ignorance, nudge people toward better decisions, and have successful outcomes for organizations such as the EPA. Therefore, all of the statements are true.

Question 3

If choice architects frame choices in terms of social norms people will:

Accepted Answer

People tend to conform to social norms and are likely to behave in line with what they perceive the majority is doing.

Question 4

Informing people of social norms is likely to get:

Accepted Answer

Informing people of social norms can intensify conformity to those norms, which can be a drawback when policymakers are attempting to modify typical behavior. For instance, if regulators want to encourage people to reduce their use of plastics and inform them that "most people reuse plastic bottles," it may backfire, as individuals might interpret this information as an assurance that continuing to reuse bottles is acceptable. Therefore, in some circumstances, informing people of social norms might not be effective, and policymakers must use other discreet strategies.

Question 5

Once people hear what the majority of individuals like them are doing,they are most likely going to choose:

Accepted Answer

Most individuals tend to conform to the behavior of their peers to feel a sense of belonging and avoid being perceived as unusual or different. This phenomenon is known as social conformity bias. Therefore, when people hear what the majority of individuals like them are doing, they are most likely to choose the same thing.

Question 6

A default rule:

Accepted Answer

A default rule is a pre-established decision that will be automatically implemented if an individual fails to make an active choice or decision otherwise. It essentially defines what will happen if no decision is made, serving as a back-up plan or safety net.

Question 7

Suggested donations on fundraising items sent to you in the mail is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Suggested donations on fundraising items sent in the mail are an example of anchoring, as they set a specific amount as a reference point for the donation amount, making it more likely for the recipient to donate closer to that amount.

Question 8

The CARD Act,which tells credit card holders how long it will take to pay off their debt if they only make minimum payments,and how much they need to pay in order to pay off the debt in three years,is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The CARD Act is an example of all three options: disclosing information in more usable ways, choice architecture that nudges people toward better decisions, and how the presentation of information can affect people's choices. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of these statements are true.

Question 9

Knowing that most people do not care to be outliers,one way to get people to behave a certain way is to:

Accepted Answer

All the statements are true as they leverage social influence by suggesting that the behavior is common, socially accepted, or majority-endorsed, which can motivate individuals to conform.

Question 10

Choice architects are likely to make program participation:

Accepted Answer

The default rule is often a powerful tool for choice architects because people tend to stick with the status quo, making it easier to enroll if it is the default option. Therefore, if choice architects want high program enrollment, they are likely to make program participation the default rule.

Question 11

When people make a decision to not participate in a program unless they actively enroll for it,program participation is:

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is known as the "opt-in" effect, where people tend to be less likely to participate in a program if they have to take an active step to enroll. Automatic enrollment with the option to opt-out ("opt-out" effect) tends to result in higher participation rates because it requires less effort for individuals to participate. Therefore, program participation is likely to be lower if people have to actively enroll for it.

Question 12

Suppose studies showed that 12 percent of all teens choose to participate in underage drinking.If policymakers wish to reduce the amount of underage drinking,they should:

Accepted Answer

Letting teens know that the great majority of teens currently do not drink can have a positive influence on their decision making by creating a sense of social norming. This can make them feel that choosing not to drink is the most common and accepted behavior among their peers.

Question 13

Suppose studies showed that only 15 percent of all teens wear their bike helmets while riding their bikes.If policymakers wish to have more teens wear their bike helmets,they should:

Accepted Answer

Informing teens of the low percentage of helmet use might reinforce the behavior as a norm, potentially discouraging helmet use rather than encouraging it.

Question 14

Disclosing information in more usable ways to decision-makers:

Accepted Answer

When information is presented in a more usable way, it can help decision-makers make more informed choices and ultimately nudge them toward making better decisions.

Quiz 23: Public Policy and Choice Architecture

When it comes to figuring out who wants to be an organ donor,the answer depends on:

Disclosing information in more usable ways to decision-makers:

If choice architects frame choices in terms of social norms people will:

Informing people of social norms is likely to get:

Once people hear what the majority of individuals like them are doing,they are most likely going to choose:

A default rule:

Suggested donations on fundraising items sent to you in the mail is an example of:

The CARD Act,which tells credit card holders how long it will take to pay off their debt if they only make minimum payments,and how much they need to pay in order to pay off the debt in three years,is an example of:

Knowing that most people do not care to be outliers,one way to get people to behave a certain way is to:

Choice architects are likely to make program participation:

When people make a decision to not participate in a program unless they actively enroll for it,program participation is:

Suppose studies showed that 12 percent of all teens choose to participate in underage drinking.If policymakers wish to reduce the amount of underage drinking,they should:

Suppose studies showed that only 15 percent of all teens wear their bike helmets while riding their bikes.If policymakers wish to have more teens wear their bike helmets,they should:

Disclosing information in more usable ways to decision-makers: