Which of these situations are examples of the exercise of power through influence?
What will be an ideal response?
1. A senator decides to support an anti-crime bill after meeting with lobbyists and crime survivors
2. A citizen changes his vote after watching a political documentary
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Aulette interviewed people targeted for the Stepping Stone program, which is designed to help people leave public housing and make a down payment on a house. She found that people were hesitant to participate in the program. Why?
a. They liked the nice apartments in the public housing projects. b. They did not want to move away and leave their neighbors who were often friends and sometimes family. c. Because public housing operated like insurance against economic difficulties. d. They objected to the government intrusion into their private financial lives.
Why should we consider the ‘who cares?’ question?
a. To provide a sound rationale for our concept map b. To engage policy makers c. To provide a sound rationale for our research and consider potential criticism d. All of the above
Bernice Neugarten claimed that people who experience old age most successfully are those with ________
a. disintegrated and disorganized personalities. b. passive-dependent personalities. c. defended personalities. d. integrated personalities.
Social science is the study of human interaction and change. Which of the following are examples of social science?
What will be an ideal response?