Think Again - Chapter 8 Quiz

What was the result when participants read articles that explored both sides of an issue in Coleman's lab?

Question Answer Choices They ignored the articles and focused on their own opinions. They became more polarized in their views. They were unable to reach any agreement. They were fairly successful in producing signed agreements.

What was a common misconception about the quality of discussions when participants became emotional?

Question Answer Choices People believed the quality of discussions degraded when participants became emotional. People believed the discussions remained the same. People believed the discussions became more productive. People believed the discussions became less interesting.

What did the media coverage on climate change typically fail to represent according to Chapter 8?

Question Answer Choices The economic impacts of climate change. The scientific consensus on climate change. The different meaningful levels of belief and commitment between the two extremes. The political implications of climate change.

What controversial issue is highlighted in Chapter 8 as being highly politicized and polarized?

Question Answer Choices Healthcare reform Immigration policy Climate change Gun control

What type of articles were most effective in reducing polarization in public discourse?

Question Answer Choices Articles that presented only the scientific consensus without acknowledging any opposing views. Articles that ignored the issue entirely and focused on unrelated topics. Articles that refrained from dichotomizing public views and framed individual positions as composites of various closely related points of contention. Articles that strongly supported one side of the issue.

What does Grant suggest might have a positive effect on the resolution of conflict?

Question Answer Choices Avoiding all emotional involvement. Emotional involvement and responsiveness. Ignoring the other person's perspective. Sticking strictly to logical arguments.

What did the participants in Coleman's lab do after reading an article that framed an issue in a particular way?

Question Answer Choices They were asked to write an essay supporting their own views. They were asked to debate and argue their points. They were asked to try to formulate a public statement that reflected both of their views. They were asked to create a presentation on the issue.

What difference is highlighted between someone who is completely dismissive of climate change and someone who feels disengaged from the issue?

Question Answer Choices One is categorized as an activist, and the other as indifferent. Within a binary, both of them were bracketed under the category of denial. One is considered an expert, and the other is considered a novice. One is seen as a supporter, and the other as an opponent.

What was observed about the emotional involvement in more productive conversations in Coleman's lab?

Question Answer Choices They had consistent emotional responses without fluctuations. They had less emotional involvement and more logical reasoning. They had minimal emotional involvement and focused purely on facts. They had more emotional changes and fluctuations, as well as much greater emotional range and variation.