The Chapter's "Unresolved Debate" Box Highlights the Research of University

question 39

Multiple Choice

The chapter's "Unresolved Debate" box highlights the research of University of Michigan scholar Philip Converse.Given what you know about Converse's research,with which of the following statements would he be likely to agree?

• A)Nonattitudes are likely to stem from poorly worded survey questions.
• B)Survey responses are not a good reflection of Americans' ability to understand and make good decisions about politics.
• C)Most Americans lack the capacity for well-developed,informed political thought and are not interested in political issues.
• D)Research should focus on public opinion overall rather than on how individuals form opinions.
• E)Nonattitudes are likely to stem from the fact that Americas sample from competing considerations when they are asked to answer survey questions.

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