The Fact That Many Middle-Class and Lower-Middle-Class Citizens Who Did

question 18

Multiple Choice

The fact that many middle-class and lower-middle-class citizens who did not stand to benefit from President George W.Bush's tax cuts seemed to favor them is an example of the

• A)importance of political knowledge.
• B)importance of self-interest.
• C)importance of political efficacy.
• D)"spiral of silence."

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Definitions:

Self-Reported Arousal

The personal assessment and declaration of emotional and physiological excitement or stimulation.

Basic Arousal States

Fundamental levels of physiological and psychological activation experienced by individuals.

Excitation Transfer

The idea that arousal from one event can transfer to a later event.

Positive Emotion

Feelings that are enjoyable or desirable, such as happiness, joy, excitement, or contentment.