Which of the Following Statements Describes One of the Factors

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes one of the factors that led to the waning of the Occupy Wall Street movement?

• A) The activists were often willing to engage in violence, which discouraged public support.
• B) The activists struggled to articulate their goals as effectively as they voiced what they opposed.
• C) Scandals emerged over how the activists spent political campaign contributions.
• D) Because the activists supported Mitt Romney in the 2012 election, their efforts dissolved when he lost.
• E) Reports surfaced that the activists accepted corporate funds, which undermined their message.

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Definitions:

Secondary Emotion

Emotions that are not primary and arise from the cognitive appraisal of a situation, often involving a combination of primary emotions and thought processes.

Background Emotion

Pertains to the subtle, persistent emotional states that are not the focal point of consciousness but influence mood and perception.

Secondary Emotion

An emotion that develops from primary emotions, involving a more complex mental processing, such as guilt, shame, or pride.

Delight

A high degree of pleasure or enjoyment that surprises or greatly pleases someone.