Which of the Following Statements About Age and Political Participation

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about age and political participation is true?

• A)Young people are far less likely to participate in politics than older people.
• B)Young people are just as likely to participate in politics as older people.
• C)Neither young people nor older people participate much in politics.
• D)Both old people and young people participate in politics at a very high level.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Consistency Theories

Theories in psychology that suggest individuals are motivated to maintain consistency among their cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions).

Inconsistencies

Situations or statements that are not in agreement, lack compatibility, or are full of contradictions.

Individuals

Distinct or separate entities, often referred to in the context of singular human beings.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.