Polling Data Reveals That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Polling data reveals that

• A) individual citizens tend to have very stable and reliable opinions about politics.
• B) the collective opinions of the mass public are very unstable.
• C) the collective opinions of the mass public are remarkably stable.
• D) public opinion tends to react strongly to unimportant events heavily covered by the mass media.
• E) social liberals tend to support the Republican party.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The inner drive or process that activates, guides, and maintains behavior towards achieving goals.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that an individual's motivation is based on their expectations regarding outcomes of specific behaviors.

Motivation Levels

The intensity, direction, and persistence of effort a person shows in reaching a goal.

Components

The distinct parts or elements that make up a whole system or object.