Political Scientists Know Less About Unconventional Forms of Political Participation

question 50

Multiple Choice

Political scientists know less about unconventional forms of political participation because

• A)conventional forms have greater impact.
• B)few people consider unconventional forms legitimate.
• C)it is easier to collect data on conventional practices.
• D)they are biased toward institutionalized, or conventional, politics.
• E)they are biased toward institutionalized, or conventional, politics, and it is easier to collect data on conventional practices.

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Definitions:

Ideal Self

A concept representing the person one desires to be, often seen as a motivational driver influencing behavior.

Self-discrepancies

Refers to the differences between an individual's actual self-concept and their ideal or ought self, which can affect mental health and motivation.

Introspection

The study or scrutiny of one's own psychological and emotional states.

Actual Self

Represents an individual's perception of themselves as they are, rather than how they wish to be.