Surveys indicate that people are less likely to support "welfare" than "aid to the needy." These somewhat paradoxical survey results best illustrate the importance of
A) random sampling.
B) wording effects.
C) the placebo effect.
D) naturalistic observation.

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The survey results suggest that the way in which the question is worded can have a significant impact on how people respond. The use of the more negative term "welfare" may have led people to provide a less favorable response compared to the more positive term "aid to the needy."

Surveys Indicate That People Are Less Likely to Support "Welfare