Content Analysis of the 2012 Party Convention Platforms Found That

question 6

Multiple Choice

Content analysis of the 2012 party convention platforms found that Republicans were more likely to mention the word __________ whereas Democrats were more likely to mention the word __________.

• A)freedom; equality
• B)order; freedom
• C)freedom; order
• D)equality; freedom
• E)equality; order

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe, involved in the processing of emotions such as fear, pleasure, and anger.

Perceptual Processes

The sequence of steps that starts with the senses and ends with the perception, or cognitive recognition, of the world around you.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are generally considered unpleasant or undesirable, like sadness, anger, fear, or jealousy, which may influence behavior and decision-making.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, encompassing processes such as memory, judgment, and problem-solving.