A Push Poll Really Constitutes More of a Campaign Tactic

question 15

Multiple Choice

A push poll really constitutes more of a campaign tactic than a scientific public opinion survey. Which of the following is a tactic used during push polls to sway opinion for a particular candidate or position?

• A) Paying the respondent
• B) Educating the respondent
• C) Asking leading or loaded questions
• D) Making substantiated claims about the other candidate's record

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Conflict

A situation where two or more individuals who have differing opinions, goals, or needs struggle to find a common ground, leading to friction or strife.

Approach-Approach Conflict

A psychological conflict scenario arising when an individual must choose between two desirable outcomes.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body has to prolonged stress, as identified by Hans Selye.

Exhaustion Stage

is the final phase of the stress response, where the body runs out of energy for fighting stress and can lead to significant health issues.