The Purpose Behind the Spoils System Was to

question 125

Multiple Choice

The purpose behind the spoils system was to

• A) press those with experience into governmental service.
• B) turn politics from an amateur to a professional pursuit.
• C) reward political supporters with public office.
• D) reverse the trend of rotation in office.
• E) prevent corruption from spoiling the democratic system.

Learn about cooperative learning techniques such as the jigsaw classroom and their effectiveness in reducing prejudice and enhancing group cooperation.

Understand the concept of ingroup favoritism and its manifestations in various settings.

Recognize how stereotype threat may manifest differently based on context and individual identity variables.

Understand the interplay between societal perceptions, self-esteem, and the maintenance of self-worth among different racial groups.

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Definitions:

Stratified Random Sampling

A sampling method that involves dividing a population into subgroups and randomly selecting samples from each group, ensuring representation.

Sampling Techniques

Methods used in statistics to select individual observations intended to yield some knowledge about a population of concern.

Primary Research

The collection of original data through direct methods such as surveys, interviews, experiments, or observation, as part of a research study.

Secondary Research

The process of synthesizing existing research and information, as opposed to collecting new data.