Social Concepts and Information Bias Flashcard

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What is the definition of absolute poverty?

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Inability to afford basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing

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What does relative poverty compare?

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Household’s income to the standard of living in the country

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What is conformation bias?

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Tendency to select or pay attention to info that confirms beliefs

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What is misinformation?

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False or inaccurate information published without malicious intent

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What is the purpose of push polling?

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To push away from one candidate to another

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What are the primary agents of socialization?

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Parents and schools

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What is pluralism?

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A term describing a society where interest groups interact with each other and government

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When does fake news date back to?

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1439

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Why do interest groups form?

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To protect people’s economic interests

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What is the primary purpose of interest groups?

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To influence public policy from the outside