What Is Public Opinion

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is public opinion?

• A)core beliefs about equality,government,and the rule of law that Americans share
• B)a measure of the minimum requirements needed to sustain the public's interest in the affairs of state
• C)a collection of attitudes and beliefs that governments discuss,debate,and potentially act upon
• D)research that focuses on explaining the differences in people's voting habits and behaviors
• E)the collective political beliefs and attitudes of the public,or groups within the public,on matters of relevance to government

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Definitions:

Wandering Mind

A phenomenon where one's thoughts drift away from the current task or environment to unrelated thoughts or fantasies.

Meditation

A practice of mindfulness or concentration, often used for relaxation, stress reduction, and spiritual growth.

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a form of psychotherapy that combines strategies from cognitive-behavioral therapy with concepts of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Wise Mind

A concept from Dialectical Behavior Therapy that represents a balance between emotional and rational responses, leading to wise decisions.