The Influence of Names in Political Campaigns

What is one key difference in how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump use their names in campaigns?

• Harris uses her last name more often.

• Trump uses his first name more often.

• Harris uses her first name more often.

• Both use their names equally.

According to research, what is an ideal characteristic of a political candidate's name?

• Two syllables with stress on the first one.

• Three syllables with stress on the last one.

• One syllable with no stress.

• Four syllables with stress on the second one.

Why might a name with an 'r' after a stop consonant be advantageous for a candidate?

• It sounds more musical.

• It is easier to spell.

• It starts with a soft sound.

• It transitions from a firm to a softer sound.

How does pronounceability of a candidate's name affect voter perception?

• Harder names are preferred by voters.

• Easier names are associated with truthfulness and likeability.

• It has no effect on voter perception.

• Pronounceability only affects non-native speakers.

What is a potential disadvantage for candidates when the media uses their first names?

• It increases their perceived power.

• It highlights their political experience.

• It downplays their accomplishments.

• It makes them more relatable.

What did a study on Belgian politics reveal about candidate selection?

• Candidates with unique names are preferred.

• Names with no political association are preferred.

• Names associated with political families are more likely to be selected.

• Candidates with longer names are favored.

How does gender bias manifest in media coverage of female political candidates?

• Female candidates are often referred to by their last names.

• Female candidates are given more media coverage.

• Female candidates are often referred to by their first names.

• Female candidates' policies are more scrutinized.

What was a finding from the study on Hillary Rodham Clinton's 2008 campaign?

• Female reporters referred to her by her first name more often.

• Male reporters referred to her by her first name more often.

• Her last name was used more frequently than her first name.

• She was always referred to by her title.

What is a common perception about candidates with more feminine-sounding names?

• They receive fewer votes.

• They are perceived as more powerful.

• They are more likely to win elections.

• They receive more votes.

What is the main hope expressed in the conclusion of the video?

• That names will become the primary voting factor.

• That voters will prioritize policies over names.

• That voters will focus on candidates' names.

• That all candidates will change their names.