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What has been the historical trend in Congressional job approval since 2020?
What has been the historical trend in Congressional job approval since 2020?
- Approval has dramatically increased
- Approval fluctuates around 70%
- Approval remains steady around 50%
- Approval has fallen dramatically (correct)
How did the events of 2001 affect Congressional job approval?
How did the events of 2001 affect Congressional job approval?
- It resulted in a gradual decline in approval ratings
- It had no impact on approval ratings
- It caused a spike in approval ratings (correct)
- It led to a significant drop in approval ratings
What commonly influences individuals' perception of the federal government?
What commonly influences individuals' perception of the federal government?
- Media coverage of governmental policies
- Who is in office at the time (correct)
- The local economy's performance
- The length of election cycles
What is a significant pattern observed in presidential approval ratings by party?
What is a significant pattern observed in presidential approval ratings by party?
What influence did the 2008 housing crisis have on subsequent political approval ratings?
What influence did the 2008 housing crisis have on subsequent political approval ratings?
Which statement accurately reflects voting trends in Florida during the last three presidential elections?
Which statement accurately reflects voting trends in Florida during the last three presidential elections?
What is the focus of political psychology based on the provided content?
What is the focus of political psychology based on the provided content?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a predictor of voting behavior in political psychology?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a predictor of voting behavior in political psychology?
What role does Jacksonville play in the context of Florida's voting behavior?
What role does Jacksonville play in the context of Florida's voting behavior?
Which method is commonly used in political psychology to gather data on public opinion?
Which method is commonly used in political psychology to gather data on public opinion?
What was the significance of the phrase 'Red States, Blue States' as used by Senator Obama in his DNC speech?
What was the significance of the phrase 'Red States, Blue States' as used by Senator Obama in his DNC speech?
Which type of map minimizes the display of areas without voters and removes state lines?
Which type of map minimizes the display of areas without voters and removes state lines?
Which representation method is favored by Republicans when presenting election data?
Which representation method is favored by Republicans when presenting election data?
What psychological implications can the display of state maps have?
What psychological implications can the display of state maps have?
What is a defining feature of cartogram maps in relation to electoral votes?
What is a defining feature of cartogram maps in relation to electoral votes?
Which statement best describes the debate surrounding map representations of electoral data?
Which statement best describes the debate surrounding map representations of electoral data?
What role did Tim Russert play in the context of 'Blue States' and electoral discourse?
What role did Tim Russert play in the context of 'Blue States' and electoral discourse?
What was the main argument behind the Democrat view of representation in electoral maps?
What was the main argument behind the Democrat view of representation in electoral maps?
What factor is crucial for the success of weighted regression models in polling?
What factor is crucial for the success of weighted regression models in polling?
Which polling event led to a significant miscall by the Chicago Tribune in 1948?
Which polling event led to a significant miscall by the Chicago Tribune in 1948?
What did Nate Silver achieve in the 2008 presidential election?
What did Nate Silver achieve in the 2008 presidential election?
What issues are associated with exit polling?
What issues are associated with exit polling?
What conclusion can be drawn regarding predictions in polling?
What conclusion can be drawn regarding predictions in polling?
What significant event occurred during the 2000 presidential election concerning Florida's votes?
What significant event occurred during the 2000 presidential election concerning Florida's votes?
Which organization stopped its 'horse race' polling in 2012 due to inaccuracy?
Which organization stopped its 'horse race' polling in 2012 due to inaccuracy?
What approach did the regression modeling used by Nate Silver emphasize for accuracy?
What approach did the regression modeling used by Nate Silver emphasize for accuracy?
What is the purpose of the bogus pipeline in research?
What is the purpose of the bogus pipeline in research?
What is a potential problem with direct measurement in surveys?
What is a potential problem with direct measurement in surveys?
Which technique involves data collection without the participant's knowledge?
Which technique involves data collection without the participant's knowledge?
According to the Yale approach to persuasion, what is one of the source cues?
According to the Yale approach to persuasion, what is one of the source cues?
In the context of political polls, what issue has been observed specifically among Republicans?
In the context of political polls, what issue has been observed specifically among Republicans?
What type of approach is the Elaboration Likelihood Model known for?
What type of approach is the Elaboration Likelihood Model known for?
What issue arises from people not knowing their own minds in surveys?
What issue arises from people not knowing their own minds in surveys?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in audience cues according to the Yale approach?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in audience cues according to the Yale approach?
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Study Notes
Political Psychology Overview
- Application of psychological research methods, theories, and data to politics.
- Explores how human psychology influences political behavior and public opinion.
Voting Integrity
- Distinction between false positives (incorrectly identifying non-voters as voters) and false negatives (failing to identify actual voters).
GALLUP Polling Insights
- Congressional job approval: 19% as of 2024; 76% disapproval.
- Approval ratings historically spiked post-9/11, during the 2009 housing crisis, and following the 2020 stimulus checks.
Trust in Government
- Current trust in Federal Government is historically low.
- Trust varies by party affiliation, age, and perception of governmental effectiveness.
Presidential Approval Trends
- Strong in-party preference among voters.
- Increasing polarization: 81% approval difference for Trump between parties.
- Concept of “blue states” vs. “red states” popularized during the 2000 Presidential election.
Mapping and Psychological Implications
- Different types of maps convey various voter demographics: cloropleth maps, cartograms, dot density maps.
- Debate on representation: Republicans prefer state-level representation while Democrats advocate for population-based representation.
Florida's Political Landscape
- Known as a “purple state,” it has shifted votes between parties in recent elections.
- Major cities and college towns lean Democratic, while conservative areas like Jacksonville tend to support Republicans.
Research Methods in Political Psychology
- Surveys: Key methods include representative sampling and cross-sectional studies to assess public opinion.
- Experimental methods: Utilize lab and field studies to determine causality and analyze voting behavior.
- Historical polling examples: Highlight discrepancies in predictions, such as the 1948 “Dewey defeats Truman” and the contentious 2000 Florida election results.
Polling and Predictions
- Exit polling accuracy issues; reliance on weighted regression for more reliable data aggregation.
- Nate Silver’s predictions in 2008 and 2012 demonstrated the efficacy of regression modeling in forecasting election outcomes.
Challenges of Measurement
- Problems with direct responses in polls: respondent carelessness, impression management, and self-awareness deficits.
- Misunderstandings surrounding political terms, e.g., support for “Obamacare” versus the Affordable Care Act.
Persuasion in Political Context
- Yale approach to persuasion: examines who communicates what message to whom, emphasizing source and message credibility.
- Elaboration Likelihood Model: Details how audience engagement and message presentation affect persuasion.
Implicit Measurement Techniques
- Unobtrusive measures capture data without participant awareness, exploring characteristics affecting political attitudes.
- Implicit Association Test (IAT) used to assess underlying biases that may influence political preferences.
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