In the Immediate Wake of the Newtown Shooting in January

question 6

Multiple Choice

In the immediate wake of the Newtown shooting in January 2013, public opinion:

• A) shifted in favor of the president.
• B) shifted in favor of Congress.
• C) remained unchanged.
• D) shifted in favor of stricter gun control.
• E) shifted in favor of less gun control.

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Definitions:

Restrained

Restrained refers to being held back, controlled, or limited in some manner, whether physically, emotionally, or socially.

Inner Speech

An internal dialogue that individuals have with themselves, which can influence thinking and behavior.

Lev Vygotsky

A prominent Russian psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the concept of the zone of proximal development.

Basic Trust

A sense of trust or confidence in the world and in oneself, developed in early childhood as a result of consistent and reliable caregiving.