The Results of Social Psychological Research on Negative Campaigning in Politics

question 61

Multiple Choice

The results of social psychological research on negative campaigning in politics have ____.

• A)indicated that negative campaigning is almost always more effective than positive campaigning
• B)indicated that positive campaigning is almost always more effective than negative campaigning
• C)indicated that negative campaigning can be an effective strategy for a candidate who is already in the lead but not for a candidate who is behind
• D)been mixed

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