On Most Matters That Come Before the Government, the Public

question 86

Multiple Choice

On most matters that come before the government, the public

• A)holds a single view and has great expertise.
• B)does not hold a single view and has great expertise.
• C)holds a single view and does not generally have great expertise.
• D)does not hold a single view and does not generally have great expertise.
• E)holds a single view and has zero expertise.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Unwritten rules that govern the expectations of social behavior in a group or society.

Superstition

A belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation.

Social Norms

Shared, unspoken rules that govern behavior in society or among members of a particular group, influencing actions and attitudes.

Thomas Szasz

A psychiatrist known for his criticisms of psychiatry and the concept of mental illness.