POLS 102 1st Edition Lecture 13Outline of Last Lecture 1. Receive-Accept-Sample model of info processinga. How individuals process and use info b. Four assumptions2. Paper requirementsOutline of Current Lecture1. Receive Accept Sample Model of Information Procession (continued)c. The model’s stagesd. influence varies across political awarenesse. The RAS model explains a lot successfullyf. Casts doubt on all assumptions of majoritarian modelg. Dynamic Representation (reading 10-2) makes a lot of sense given the RAS model 2. Dynamic Representationa. public moodb. Elected Oficialsc. Rational Expectations of elected officialsd. Therefore, the policy decisions in government respond to the public’s moodCurrent LectureRECEIVE-ACCEPT-SAMPLE MODEL OF INFORMATION PROCESSION – CONTINUED(4) The Model’s StagesThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.*Chart on Ecampus*(5) Influence varies across political awareness:*Chart on Ecampus*(6) The RAS model explains a lot successfully:- Priming/Framing (pp. 457-8, 471 KJK)o An attempt for people to sample some beliefs o Public order vs. free speech frames with respect to beliefs about whether the KKK should be able to march - Response Variability - Question Order Effects in Public Opinions Surveys(7) Casts doubt on all assumptions of majoritarian model- Knowledge - Fixed Preferences - That a majority exists(8) Dynamic Representation (reading 10-2) makes a lot of sense given the RAS modelDYNAMIC REPRESENTATION(1)Public Mood(2) Elected Officials (e.g., members of Congress, the President)a. Policy preferencesb. Desire to remain in office(3)Rational Expectations of Elected Officials a. Officials change their behavior (e.g., votes)(4)Therefore, the policy decisions in government respond to the public’s mooda. That is, public opinion influences public
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