All of the Following Statements Concerning the Cycle Effect Are

question 75

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning the cycle effect are true EXCEPT this one:

• A) It creates pressure for presidents to introduce their most important legislative proposals early in their terms.
• B) It results from the inevitable alienation of public support that accompanies the need for presidents to make divisive decisions.
• C) It affects only presidents whose party does not control Congress.
• D) It can cause presidents with little experience in Washington politics to lose an opportunity for maximum influence on the legislative process.
• E) Its effects are modified by the state of the economy and major events.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to any demand or challenge, which can be a physical, mental, or emotional reaction.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration; it plays a key role in the body's stress response.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a role in social bonding, reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth.