How Political Questions Mess with Your Brain

The video explores how political ads use questions to influence behavior, focusing on the mere measurement effect and cognitive dissonance. It explains how asking questions can increase the likelihood of actions like voting. The video also discusses the impact of hypothetical questions, which can alter judgment through mental contamination. Awareness of these tactics can reduce their effectiveness.

What is the primary purpose of using ominous music and melodramatic questions in political ads?

• To provide factual information

• To influence public perception

• To entertain the audience

• To showcase the candidate's achievements

What is the mere measurement effect?

• An effect where asking about intentions increases the likelihood of action

• A method to reduce cognitive dissonance

• A strategy to improve memory recall

• A technique to measure political opinions

How does cognitive dissonance relate to voting behavior?

• It makes people forget their commitments

• It causes people to change their political views

• It has no impact on voting behavior

• It encourages people to align their actions with their beliefs

What is a push poll?

• A survey to gather genuine public opinion

• A poll that uses loaded questions to influence opinions

• A method to increase voter turnout

• A strategy to improve candidate popularity

Why are hypothetical questions effective in influencing judgments?

• They are based on facts

• They are easy to understand

• They create mental contamination

• They provide accurate information

What is one way to reduce the influence of manipulative questions?

• Answering them quickly

• Agreeing with the questions

• Being aware of their purpose

• Ignoring all questions

What should you do if you receive a call from a pollster asking manipulative questions?

• Ask for more information

• Hang up the call

• Provide detailed answers

• Engage in a long conversation