The Authors of the Textbook Argue That Americans Behave as Ideal

question 30

Multiple Choice

The authors of the textbook argue that Americans behave as ideal citizens as ______,although as ______ they do not.

• A) a group; individuals
• B) individuals; a group
• C) voters; individuals
• D) individuals; voters
• E) subjects of public opinion polls; voters

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Definitions:

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or goal, often involving a promise or firm decision to do something.

Challenge

Any task or situation that tests someone's abilities in a way that is stimulating, demanding, or requires an effort to overcome.

Control

The psychological process or mechanism that regulates an individual's ability to direct their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors towards achieving goals or responding to environmental demands.

Self-Actualization

The process of realizing and fulfilling one’s own potential and capabilities to become self-sufficient and creatively expressive.