The Median Voter Model Explanation for the Landside Victory of Ronald

question 16

Multiple Choice

The median voter model explanation for the landside victory of Ronald Reagan over Walter Mondale is that _____.

• A)Reagan was far closer to the median voter than Mondale
• B)Reagan was far more charismatic than Mondale
• C)Reagan was able to use the power of incumbency to overwhelm Mondale
• D)Reagan was able to be more extreme than Mondale and still win

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Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group, including its members or interests, over those of outsiders or competing groups.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working collectively in a group than when working individually.

Social Facilitation

The phenomenon where an individual's performance is enhanced when they are in the presence of others.

Performing With Others

The act of engaging in tasks or activities in the presence of, or in collaboration with, other people.