If a Person Supports a Candidate Because She or He

question 40

Multiple Choice

If a person supports a candidate because she or he is the front-runner in a poll, this is an example of ________.

• A) the bellwether effect
• B) the illusion of saliency
• C) the bandwagon effect
• D) the "bounce" effect
• E) push polling

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