Comparison Between Members of the House and Senate Concerning the Impact

question 31

Multiple Choice

Comparison between members of the House and Senate concerning the impact of incumbency on their reelection chances shows that one of the reasons that senators have a smaller advantage is because they

• A)have become overspecialized as policymakers.
• B)are more likely to be held accountable on controversial issues.
• C)are less visible.
• D)have longer terms that increase the chance of scandal.
• E)represent more homogenous constituencies.

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Definitions:

Flashbulb Memories

Vivid, detailed memories of significant or traumatic events, as if they're captured by a camera's flash.

Eidetic Images

Extremely vivid and detailed images in one's mind that can be recalled with high precision; often referred to as 'photographic memory.'

Elaborative Rehearsals

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the term to be remembered, as opposed to rote repetition.

Eidetic Imagery

The ability to retain the image of a visual stimulus for several minutes after it has been removed from view and to use this retained image to answer questions about the visual stimulus.