Which of the Following Best Describes the Views of Many

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the views of many political scientists and scholars on third parties?

• A) They are incapable of effective grassroots organization.
• B) They have consistently failed because they never reflect the political mood of the nation.
• C) They serve as a safety valve for dissident political groups and prevent major confrontations and political unrest.
• D) They can come into existence only if they are organized around a single charismatic leader.
• E) They can come into existence only if they split off from one of the major political parties.

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Definitions:

Unpredictable

Lacking consistency or regularity, making outcomes or future events difficult to anticipate or forecast.

Aversive Stimuli

Stimuli that an organism seeks to avoid due to their unpleasant nature, often used in conditioning and behavioral studies.

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a specific stimulus, often without conscious intention, as studied in classical conditioning.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by its consequences, including rewards and punishments, in the context of operant conditioning.