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B2. Generally speaking, do you think that most people would try to take advantage of you if they got the chance, or would they try to be fair? Please tell me what you think, where 1 means most people would try to take advantage of you and 5 means that most people would try to be fair.
People fair or take advantage, five-point scale · Asked in 1 wave, 2010 · 1,430 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Most people would try to take advantage | 2 | 3 | 4 | Most people would try to be fair | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 17% | 14% | 29% | 24% | 16% | 1430 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 22% | 10% | 29% | 24% | 15% | 500 | ±6 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) |
General Social Survey 2010 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2010 | 2010-03-15 to 2010-08-12 | face to face | 2,044 | 1,430 |
| 15% |
| 18% |
| 27% |
| 24% |
| 16% |
| 561 |
| ±5 |
| Republicans | 12% | 12% | 34% | 25% | 16% | 322 | ±7 |