Research Suggests That Negative Campaigning in Politics May Be Most

question 55

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that negative campaigning in politics may be most effective as a strategy ____.

• A) for a candidate who is far behind in the polls and willing to try anything to get ahead
• B) as a retaliation measure, for a candidate who has already been attacked by his or her opponent
• C) for candidates who already have the upper hand in the polls
• D) for candidates who are relatively well-known (as opposed to those who are less well-known)

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Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons and convey them toward the cell body.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Antenna

A structure or device used to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves.

Dendrites

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.