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Understanding Public Opinion: Definitions, History, and Characteristics, Quizzes of Introduction to Sociology

Various definitions of public opinion, its historical significance, and its characteristics. Topics include the role of literacy and newspapers, president wilson's creel committee, problems faced by presidents during war times, and the impact of new technology on public opinion. Terms covered include polarization, political socialization, consensus, polling methods, and the role of media in shaping public opinion.

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Download Understanding Public Opinion: Definitions, History, and Characteristics and more Quizzes Introduction to Sociology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 What are some definitions of Public Opinion? DEFINITION 1 Complex of beliefs expressed by a significant number of people concerning something of public importance TERM 2 When did public opinion first become important? DEFINITION 2 When literacy rose along with demand for newspapers and magazines TERM 3 President Woodrow Wilson attempt to unify public opinion support of wwii DEFINITION 3 Created creel committee, used propaganda to promote support of war effort. TERM 4 Problems Faced by Truman, Johnson, Nixon, Ford and Obama during war times DEFINITION 4 New technology highly publicized war, it was harder to control the release of information. TERM 5 Characteristics of American Public Opinion DEFINITION 5 1. Direction-being for or against2. Intensity-how much you care 3. latency-how late something will be dealt with 4. stability-how easy it is to change opinion 5. salience- relevance to you TERM 6 Polarization of Public Opinion DEFINITION 6 two opposite sides TERM 7 Political Socialization DEFINITION 7 the process through which individuals acquire their political beliefs and values. TERM 8 Political Consensus DEFINITION 8 What people will tolerate something both parties agree on. TERM 9 Public Opinion DEFINITION 9 Samplings and polls TERM 10 Scientific Poll DEFINITION 10 Use Statistical methods to generate unbiased sample