Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About the Consequences

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the consequences of declining trust in government?

• A)Distrust makes people less willing to pay the taxes necessary for public activities.
• B)Distrust motivates people to participate in politics through voting, volunteering for political campaigns, and running for office.
• C)Distrust makes it easier for the government to help people in times of crisis.
• D)Distrust strengthens the government's ability to defend our national interests in the world economy.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.