Which of the Following Statements About the Political Opinions of Democrats

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the political opinions of Democrats and Republicans in the public is the most accurate?

• A) Differences between the political opinions of Democrats and Republicans are smaller today than during any other period in the last 40 years.
• B) Differences between the political opinions of Democrats and Republicans are greater today than during any other period in the last 40 years.
• C) The differences between the political opinions of Democrats and Republicans have been the same throughout American history and have not become more intense over the last 40 years.
• D) Republicans and Democrats have similar opinions on all political issues with the exception of national security.

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Definitions:

Mental Representation

The mental imagery of things that are not currently seen or present, including abstractions such as ideas and concepts.

Event Contingencies

The relationship or dependency between certain events, where the occurrence of one event affects the likelihood of another.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is thought to be one of the underlying causes of depression.

Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on learned helplessness, positive psychology, and theories on depression and wellbeing.