In 1936, Pollsters at the Literary Digest Were Guilty of ________

question 64

Multiple Choice

In 1936, pollsters at the Literary Digest were guilty of ________ when they mistakenly predicted a presidential victory for Alf Landon over Franklin Roosevelt by polling people whose names came from the telephone book and automobile registration records.

• A)probability sampling
• B)random dialing
• C)selection bias
• D)push polling

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Definitions:

Chemical Signals

Molecules released by cells that are used to communicate with other cells, often playing a role in the regulation of physiological processes.

Fear Center

A colloquial term often used to refer to the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is responsible for detecting fear and preparing for emergency events.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.