Introduction to Survey Design and Political Socialization

This set of flashcards encompasses key terminology and concepts from the lecture on survey design and political socialization.

Holocaust Revisionism

A movement arguing that the Holocaust either didn't happen or wasn't as severe as believed.

Point Estimate

A survey conducted at one specific moment in time to provide a snapshot of opinions.

Tracking Polls

Surveys that track the same people over time to observe changes in opinions.

Push Poll

Propaganda disguised as a poll, intended to influence rather than measure opinions.

Social Acceptability

The tendency of individuals to provide socially acceptable answers rather than their true beliefs.

Political Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and develop their political beliefs and values.

Agents of Socialization

The institutions and individuals that shape an individual's political beliefs and behaviors.

Omniscience of Authority

The belief that authority figures are always observing and in control, affecting behavior.

Parental Influence

The impact parents have on their children's political beliefs and engagement in politics.

Exit Polls

Surveys conducted at polling places after voters have cast their ballots, used to predict election outcomes.