Why Do People Who Are Separated or Divorced Tend to Vote

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why do people who are separated or divorced tend to vote more often for Democrats than Republicans?

• A)The Republican Party strictly abides by its "family values" principles.
• B)Those people are often faced with economic hardship, and thus they appear to be more liberal.
• C)Democrats have more liberalized stances on divorce.
• D)Those who get a divorce are generally less educated, and thus it is a coincidence.
• E)Divorced or separated people do not vote any more for Democrats than do married people.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in decision making, social behavior, personality, and cognitive planning.

Frontal Cortex

The part of the brain located in the front of the skull, responsible for high-level cognitive functions and decision making.

Sensory Information

Information received and processed by sensory systems, coming from the environment and body senses for interpretation and understanding.

Prefrontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, important for decision making, planning, and controlling social behaviors.