Reinforcement, Activation and Conversion Effects in the 1980 Presidential Campaign
Early Vote Intentions
Consistent
with Dispositions
Inconsistent
with Dispositions
Undecided
Actual
Vote
Consistent
with Dispositions
37.2%
Reinforcement
2.2%
Conversion
44.4%
Activation
Inconsistent
with Dispositions
2.6%
Conversion
2.6%
Reinforcement
10.7%
Conversion
Cell figures represent total percent in each cell from an N of 496

Adapted from Table 3 in Finkel, Steven E. (1993) "Reexamining the 'Minimal Effects" Model in Recent Presidential Campaigns."  Journal of Politics.  55: 1-21.