According to Almond's "Three Publics," the Elite Might Play to the "Attentive

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to Almond's "three publics," the elite might play to the "attentive public" because they __________.

• A)tend to pass on views that mobilize the general public
• B)tend to pass on views that mobilize other elites
• C)rarely pass on negative views that might upset the general public
• D)rarely pass on views that simply repeat those of the elite

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Definitions:

Instinctual Behavior

Actions or reactions that are not learned but are innate, arising from impulses or mechanisms inherent to an organism.

Higher-Order Thinking

Cognitive processes that involve complex reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making beyond basic memory recall.

Experimental Evidence

Data or information obtained from experiments, which are controlled procedures designed to test hypotheses and establish causal relationships between variables.

"Just So" Explanations

Assertions or hypotheses that appear to explain a particular situation or phenomenon but lack substantial evidence or scientific basis.