Which of the Following Cases Best Exemplifies the Political Concept

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cases best exemplifies the political concept of a life cycle effect?

• A) a generation that lived through a crippling depression exhibiting greater support for government intervention in the economy than their children, who lived in prosperous times
• B) a married couple that, after purchasing a house and giving birth to a child, becomes more likely to vote and participate politically
• C) an individual raised in a liberal household whose identification as a liberal increases steadily over time, regardless of changes in personal circumstance
• D) recent college graduates whose political views are nearly identical to those of their parents
• E) a citizen raised as conservative whose political ideology is altered by a life-changing epiphany

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Definitions:

Distorts Reality

Alteration or misrepresentation of the true nature of a situation or fact, leading to a skewed perception.

Socializer

An individual or agent responsible for guiding or influencing the socialization process of others, often by teaching norms, values, and social skills.

Commercial Advertising

The practice of promoting and selling products or services through paid announcements in various media outlets.

Deregulation

The process of removing government restrictions and rules from industries to encourage increased efficiency and competition.