A study (Sivacek & Crano, 1982) was conducted at Michigan State University when the government proposed raising the drinking age from 18 to 21. Which students volunteered to campaign against the proposal and why?
A) Students who were under 20 were more likely to volunteer because the issue was more personally relevant to them.
B) Students majoring in law or government were more likely to volunteer because they had greater knowledge about the issue.
C) Students who were under 20 were more likely to volunteer because students 21 and over were not against the proposal.
D) Students who drank more frequently were more likely to volunteer because their attitudes were more accessible.
Answer: A
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