What is the theory—the logical explanation of how and why the concepts are related (3 points)

What is the research question? Specifically, what is the basic information the researchers are seeking in their project? 

1. Aims to resolve the apparent contradiction between assumptions about the importance of media in forming sociotropic perceptions and empirical evidence that suggests such influence is unlikely “at best”

2. Furthers the understanding of the processes that underlie the formation of retrospective judgments by demonstrating how the process of impression formation may be fundamentally different when evaluating state v.s. National economic conditions

What is the theory—the logical explanation of how and why the concepts are related (3 points) *THIS NEEDS TO BE ANSWERED ONLY THIS QUESTION. ANSWER WITH 3 OR 4 MAIN POINTS

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