Perception Gap content is relevant for the following subjects and topic areas with relatively minor modifications to existing curricula:

 

Government: Public opinion is a key part of learning about the US government (e.g., Unit 4 of AP Government curriculum)

 

Civics: Well-informed future citizens and voters should have accurate perceptions of those in the other party, rather than voting due to misperceived fears

 

Media / Information Literacy: Students should be able to note if news media and other sources exaggerate partisan differences

 

Human Geography: Understanding the causes and impacts of the Perception Gap relate to cultural factors in the US

 

Psychology: Aspects of the Perception Gap are important to understand for political psychology, and corrections often involve techniques from social psychology

 

The Arts: There are many creative ways to correct the Perception Gap

 

Statistics: Specific instance of the Perception Gap are known because of survey data that shows a disconnect between views of those in another party and what those Americans actually believe