Which of the Following Is Accurate Concerning the 2012 Presidential

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is accurate concerning the 2012 presidential election?

• A) Romney received the majority of votes of the White population, and Obama received the majority of votes of the non-White population.
• B) Obama received the majority of votes of the White population, and Romney received the majority of votes of the non-White population.
• C) Obama received the majority of votes of the White population and the non-White population.
• D) Obama only received the majority of votes of the Black population.

---

Definitions:

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Group Polarization

The inclination of a group to arrive at decisions that are significantly more radical than the original tendencies of its participants.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations.

Sociohistorical Context

The blend of social and historical factors at a specific time that influences behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions.