The Term Public Opinion Is Frequently Used in Reference to All

question 28

Multiple Choice

The term public opinion is frequently used in reference to all of American society.This perspective is

• A)accurate,since Americans are one people and indivisible.
• B)less accurate than a view of public opinion based on the majority,since the political system operates on the principle of majority rule.
• C)less accurate than the idea that Americans form many publics,which differ greatly in such things as the level of attention they pay to politics.
• D)less accurate than a view of public opinion based on what the news media are saying about the public.
• E)accurate,because there is little diversity in American public opinion.

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Definitions:

Social Identity Theory

A psychological framework proposing that individuals categorize themselves into groups (in-groups and out-groups) which influences their behavior and self-esteem.

Economic Situation

The state of economic conditions in a certain area or globally, including factors like inflation, employment rates, and GDP growth.

Injunctive Norm

Social norms that are perceived as approved or disapproved behaviors by a society or group, guiding what actions are considered acceptable.

Descriptive Norm

The perceived behavior patterns of a group, serving as a guide to what individuals believe is typical or normal behavior within that group.