Philip Converse Coined the Term "Nonattitudes," by Which He Meant

question 200

Multiple Choice

Philip Converse coined the term "nonattitudes," by which he meant most people

• A) have no real views on many issues of public opinion.
• B) have no real views on any issue.
• C) have negative attitudes.
• D) refuse to answer questions from pollsters.

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Definitions:

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Terror Management Theory

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Anxiety About Death

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