What Are Some of the Barriers to Political Thinking in the United

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Essay

What are some of the barriers to political thinking in the United States?

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Definitions:

Social Forces

The societal norms, cultural values, and structural factors that influence individual and group behaviors.

Economic Forces

Factors that affect the economic environment and include aspects like inflation, employment levels, and economic policies.

Role Overload

A stressful condition occurring when the demands and responsibilities of one's role exceed the individual's capacity to fulfill them.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.