The Accuracy of Polling Is Diminished When Respondents

question 22

Multiple Choice

The accuracy of polling is diminished when respondents

• A)give what they regard as the socially correct response.
• B)are asked about familiar issues.
• C)have an opinion and reveal it.
• D)admit they are not familiar with an issue and offer no opinion.
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Pacifism

The belief in the avoidance of war or violence as a means of resolving disputes or achieving social or political goals.

Intimidation

The act of frightening or coercing someone into doing or not doing something.

Scapegoat Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals may project their personal failures or problems onto a specific group or individual unfairly blamed for them.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group over others, leading to prejudice and discrimination.