Susan Is Currently Working Two Part-Time Jobs and Is Frustrated

question 20

Multiple Choice

Susan is currently working two part-time jobs and is frustrated about the poor economy. On Election Day, she votes for every challenger on the ballot, because she feels the president and Congress are not doing enough to help her. What type of vote did she cast?

• A) retrospective
• B) prospective
• C) pocketbook
• D) straight ticket

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Definitions:

Stimuli

External or internal events that elicit a response from the sensory system or the organism as a whole.

Interpretations

The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something, often applied to data, texts, or artworks.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which an individual evaluates and interprets a situation or stimulus to determine its significance for his or her well-being.

Zajonc

A psychologist known for his work in social and cognitive processes and specifically for his theories on social facilitation and the mere exposure effect.