AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 4.3 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 4.3 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – Changes in Ideology to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Term

Generational Effect

Definition

A lasting influence on political ideology caused by formative experiences shared by members of the same birth cohort

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Generational Effect
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A lasting influence on political ideology caused by formative experiences shared by members of the same birth cohort

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Life Cycle Effect
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A change in political attitudes or priorities caused by experiences, roles, and responsibilities encountered at a particular stage of life

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Generation / Birth Cohort
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People born during roughly the same period who pass through formative life stages under similar historical conditions

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Cohort Replacement
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Aggregate opinion change caused as older cohorts decline as a share of the population and younger cohorts with different views replace them

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Period Effect
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An attitude change caused by current events or conditions that affect many age groups at the same time

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