Chapter 5 - Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Question 1

the collective attitudes of citizens concerning a given issue or question

Answer 1

Public Opinion

Question 2

an asymmetrical but generally bell-shaped distribution (of opinions); its mode, or most frequent response, lies off to one side

Answer 2

Skewed Distribution

Question 3

a distribution (of opinions) that shows two responses being chosen about as frequently as each other

Answer 3

Bimodal Distribution

Question 4

a symmetrical bell-shaped distribution (of opinions) centered on a single mode, or most frequent response

Answer 4

Normal Distribution

Question 5

a distribution (of opinions) that shows little change over time

Answer 5

Stable Distribution

Question 6

the complex process by which people acquire their political values

Answer 6

Political Socialization

Question 7

position in society, based on a combination of education, occupational status, and income

Answer 7

Socioeconomic Status

Question 8

the implication that people choose what benefits them personally

Answer 8

Self-Interest Principle

Question 9

the way that politicians or interest group leaders define an issue when presenting it to others

Answer 9

Issue Framing