Despite Overwhelming and Highly Publicized Evidence That Senator McEwan Was

question 56

Multiple Choice

Despite overwhelming and highly publicized evidence that Senator McEwan was guilty of serious political corruption and misconduct,many who had supported her in past elections remained convinced of her political integrity.Their reaction best illustrates

• A) the framing effect.
• B) the planning fallacy.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) the availability heuristic.

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Definitions:

Racist Attitudes

Prejudiced beliefs or discriminatory behaviors based on racial or ethnic differences.

Deprivation

The state of lacking or being denied access to goods or resources that are considered to be basic necessities in a society.

Brym and Lie

A reference to authors of sociological texts, known for their contributions to the understanding of social phenomena and structures.

Solidarity Theory

Suggests that social movements are social organizations that emerge when potential members can mobilize resources, take advantage of new political opportunities, and avoid high levels of social control by authorities.