POS 4206 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Zeitgeist
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Life histories of political orientations as they evolve from early childhood through old age tension between continuity and change. - as opposed to rational choice theory econ or behavioral decision theory psych primacy principle - staying power of early-acquired predispositions structuring principle - early-acquired predispositions had special political power in adulthood. 1. 2 role of government children understanding of gov"t as positive, statistically believe gov"t should play a larger role than adults adolescents generally less positive. 1. 3 civic engagement social responsibility, patriotism, sense of political efficacy, trust in gov"t, knowledge of democracy, concern for the welfare of others beyond oneself role of cognitive development.
