The shift in comparative politics away from political institutions (such as legislatures and constitutions) and toward individual political behavior is known as the:
A)mathematical revolution.
B)behavioral revolution.
C)statistical turn.
D)analytical revolt.
E)causal transformation.

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The shift towards individual political behavior is known as the behavioral revolution in comparative politics. This field of study moved away from a focus on political institutions and instead started analyzing how individual actors (such as voters, political leaders, and interest groups) behave and make decisions. This shift began in the 1950s and 1960s and has continued to influence the study of comparative politics today. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this shift in focus.

The Shift in Comparative Politics Away from Political Institutions (Such