Perception checking is:
a. creating a checklist of your thoughts and feelings for your own review
b. sharing a personal story with a loved one
c. miscommunication caused by talking too much
d. confirming what you perceive in a situation with the perceptions of others

Rational ignorance suggests that a. voters are ignorant on issues that are not of special interest to them b. voters do not pursue information about issues before voting c. low voter turnout is due to a lack of understanding of the platforms of each political party d. voters are uninterested in the electoral process

In 1914, alabama produced 1.7 million bales of cotton, but three years later produced only 515,000, bales. meanwhile, in georgia, 5.2 million acres of land was dedicated for cotton production in 1914, but by 1923 there were just 2.6 million acres used for growing cotton. all of this was the result of the work of a tiny insect: the boll weevil. alabama and georgia first felt the effects of the boll weevil at different times. what would account for this difference in timing?

Which of the following variables has the strongest influence on the variations found in american family life? a. race and ethnicity b. religious affiliation c. social class and culture d. education and occupation