A Politician Attempts to Gain Support for Her Campaign for Mayor

question 34

Multiple Choice

A politician attempts to gain support for her campaign for mayor by releasing a poll showing that almost 70 percent of the city's voters support her position on property taxes. What basic psychological principle is the politician using to persuade voters that she should be the next mayor?

• A) consistency
• B) authority
• C) consensus
• D) liking

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Definitions:

Photophobia

An excessive sensitivity to light, causing discomfort or the need to squint or close one's eyes.

Intolerance

An inability to tolerate a substance or a group of substances, often used in the context of food or medication sensitivity.

Light

Light is electromagnetic radiation within a certain portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, perceived by the human eye.

Uvea

The middle layer of the eye consisting of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.