Author Question: After the election of President Obama, White Americans report _____. A) more support for ... (Read 349 times)

ghost! · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

After the election of President Obama, White Americans report _____.

A) more support for affirmative action policies
B) more support for policies that address racial inequality
C) less support for policies that address racial inequality
D) feeling more positively toward all African Americans
E) more need for further racial progress

Question 2

We live in an age of certainty among our elected officials--many politicians claim to have the perfect panaceas for our ills, and to be certain of what political satirist and comedian Stephen

Colbert might call the truth-i-ness of their attitudes. Link your description of the components of certainty, and how those components are generally strengthened, to the particular circumstances that might cause elected officials to become ever more certain of their attitudes.

amandanbreshears · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer:
Certainty arises from a combination of clarity and a perception of correctness. Clarity is enhanced by repeated expressions of the attitude. A sense of correctness is enhanced by receiving feedback from others that we are correct, especially if there is a high consensus agreement among them. Politicians have many opportunities to repeat their assertions in speeches and in making their arguments to other politicians. In addition, they are often able to assemble people around them who will give them positive feedback about their attitudes and will not strongly contest their views.