Which of the Following Statements About Immigration Rates in the United

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about immigration rates in the United States is true?

• A) Immigration rates are at their lowest since the 1950s.
• B) Immigration rates are falling dramatically.
• C) Immigration rates are stable since they peaked in the 1980s.
• D) Immigration rates are among the highest since their peak in the early twentieth century.
• E) Immigration rates are lower than ever before.

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Definitions:

Elaboration-Likelihood Model

A theory distinguishing two pathways of persuasion: a central route, which involves careful thinking and deliberation, and a peripheral route, which relies on superficial cues.

Peripheral Route

A path of persuasion that involves a respondent's passive engagement, where attitudes or decisions are influenced by superficial cues rather than deep processing of information.

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, considering its arguments and evidence.

Sufficiency Threshold

Sufficiency threshold refers to the minimum level of resources, information, or inputs required to achieve a satisfactory outcome or make a decision.