Although Public Opinion Does Not Fluctuate Erratically, Change Can Occur

question 11

Multiple Choice

Although public opinion does not fluctuate erratically, change can occur when which of the following happens?

• A) When the president makes his State of the Union address
• B) When older voters change their minds collectively on an issue
• C) When different generations with different experiences enter the electorate
• D) When pollsters refine their questions to get the answers that they're looking for
• E) When everyone maintains the same opinion about current topics

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life and create distress for the person experiencing them.

Normality

Refers to what is considered typical, usual, or standard within a specific context or by societal standards.

Abnormality

A deviation from the norm, which can refer to behaviors, conditions, or patterns that are not considered typical or expected.

Bizarre Behavior

Actions or conduct that markedly deviates from societal norms, often causing confusion or alarm in others.