Experimental Condition
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8

Political Party Affiliation
1 = Strong Republican
2 = Not Strong Republican
3 = Leans Republican
4 = Undecided/Independent/Other
5 = Leans Democrat
6 = Not Strong Democrat
7 = Strong Democrat
8 = Dummy
9 = Missing

Political Ideology
1 = Extremely liberal
2 = Liberal
3 = Slightly liberal
4 = Moderate, middle of the road
5 = Slightly conservative
6 = Conservative
7 = Extremely conservative
8 = Dummy
9 = Missing

Religion
1 = Baptist—any denomination
2 = Protestant (e.g., Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Episcopal)
3 = Catholic
4 = Mormon
5 = Jewish
6 = Muslim
7 = Hindu
8 = Buddhist
9 = Pentecostal
10 = Eastern Orthodox
11 = Other Christian
12 = Other non-Christian, please specify
13 = None
14 = Missing

Religious Service Attendance
1 = More than once a week
2 = Once a week
3 = Once or twice a month
4 = A few times a year
5 = Once a year or less
6 = Never
7 = Dummy
8 = Dummy
9 = Missing

At times I think I am no good at all.
-1 = Refused
1 = 1 Strongly agree
2 = 2
3 = 3 Neither agree nor disagree
4 = 4
5 = 5 Strongly disagree
6 = 6 Don't know

[First quality selected] Here is a list of qualities that children can be encouraged to learn at home…
-1 = Refused
1 = Independence
2 = Hard work
3 = Feeling of responsibility
4 = Imagination
5 = Tolerance and respect for other people
6 = Thrift; saving money and things
7 = Determination, perseverance
8 = Religious faith
9 = Unselfishness
10 = Obedience

When you think about how the economic downturn will impact people you know and the country as a whole in the future, to what extent do you feel worried?
-1 = Refused
1 = 1 Very worried
2 = 2
3 = 3 Somewhat worried
4 = 4
5 = 5 Not at all worried
6 = 6 Don't know

According to the article, in what region of the country did the illness take place?
-1 = Refused
1 = West
2 = South
3 = Midwest
4 = East
5 = Do not remember

How much sadness do you feel for the victims?
-1 = Refused
1 = 1 Very much
2 = 2
3 = 3 Not sure
4 = 4
5 = 5 None

How likely do you think it is that there is a connection between Oakdale Biochemical Corporation and the illness?
-1 = Refused
1 = 1 Very likely
2 = 2
3 = 3 Not sure
4 = 4
5 = 5 Very unlikely

How believable do you find this statement?
-1 = Refused
1 = 1 Very believable
2 = 2
3 = 3 Not sure
4 = 4
5 = 5 Not believable at all

[Radio] How often do you get information about politics from each of the following sources?
-1 = Refused
1 = Every day
2 = Three times a week or more
3 = Almost every week
4 = One to three times a month
5 = Less than once a month
6 = Never

[National network news programs such as NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, or The CBS Evening News] How often do you watch each of the following on television or on the Internet?
-1 = Refused
1 = Three times a week or more
2 = Every week or almost every week
3 = One to three times a month
4 = Less than once a month
5 = Never

All things considered, do you consider the state of the economy to be better, worse, or about the same relative to one year ago?
-1 = Refused
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
4 = Don’t know

And what about one year from now? Do you think the economy will improve, get worse, or stay about the same?
-1 = Refused
1 = Improve
2 = Get worse
3 = Stay about the same
4 = Don’t know

[How much I spend] You said you think the economy is going to get worse. Which of the following do you think you might change as a consequence?
0 = No
1 = Yes

Age
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED

Age - 7 Categories
1 = 18-24
2 = 25-34
3 = 35-44
4 = 45-54
5 = 55-64
6 = 65-74
7 = 75+
99 = Under 18

Age - 4 Categories
1 = 18-29
2 = 30-44
3 = 45-59
4 = 60+
99 = Under 18

Education (Highest Degree Received)
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = No formal education
2 = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade
3 = 5th or 6th grade
4 = 7th or 8th grade
5 = 9th grade
6 = 10th grade
7 = 11th grade
8 = 12th grade NO DIPLOMA
9 = HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE - high school DIPLOMA or the equivalent (GED)
10 = Some college, no degree
11 = Associate degree
12 = Bachelors degree
13 = Masters degree
14 = Professional or Doctorate degree

Education (Categorical)
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less than high school
2 = High school
3 = Some college
4 = Bachelor's degree or higher

Race / Ethnicity
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = White, Non-Hispanic
2 = Black, Non-Hispanic
3 = Other, Non-Hispanic
4 = Hispanic
5 = 2+ Races, Non-Hispanic

Gender
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Male
2 = Female

Household Head
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
0 = No
1 = Yes

Housing Type
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = A one-family house detached from any other house
2 = A one-family house attached to one or more houses
3 = A building with 2 or more apartments
4 = A mobile home
5 = Boat, RV, van, etc.

Household Income
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Less than $5,000
2 = $5,000 to $7,499
3 = $7,500 to $9,999
4 = $10,000 to $12,499
5 = $12,500 to $14,999
6 = $15,000 to $19,999
7 = $20,000 to $24,999
8 = $25,000 to $29,999
9 = $30,000 to $34,999
10 = $35,000 to $39,999
11 = $40,000 to $49,999
12 = $50,000 to $59,999
13 = $60,000 to $74,999
14 = $75,000 to $84,999
15 = $85,000 to $99,999
16 = $100,000 to $124,999
17 = $125,000 to $149,999
18 = $150,000 to $174,999
19 = $175,000 or more

Marital Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Married
2 = Widowed
3 = Divorced
4 = Separated
5 = Never married
6 = Living with partner

MSA Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
0 = Non-Metro
1 = Metro

Region 4 - Based on State of Residence
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Northeast
2 = Midwest
3 = South
4 = West

Region 9 - Based on State of Residence
1 = New England
2 = Mid-Atlantic
3 = East-North Central
4 = West-North Central
5 = South Atlantic
6 = East-South Central
7 = West-South Central
8 = Mountain
9 = Pacific

Ownership Status of Living Quarters
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Owned or being bought by you or someone in your household
2 = Rented for cash
3 = Occupied without payment of cash rent

Current Employment Status
-2 = Not asked
-1 = REFUSED
1 = Working - as a paid employee
2 = Working - self-employed
3 = Not working - on temporary layoff from a job
4 = Not working - looking for work
5 = Not working - retired
6 = Not working - disabled
7 = Not working - other