Rational Ignorance Refers to ______

question 57

Multiple Choice

Rational ignorance refers to ______.

• A) the belief that a lack of tolerance may be acceptable under certain circumstances
• B) the state of being uninformed about politics because the cost in time and energy does not produce tangible or measurable results
• C) voters realizing that they do not understand most political issues
• D) the realization that politics is unimportant and has little impact on our lives, and thus, there is no need to participate
• E) a person's desire to vote but not to become informed

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Definitions:

Avoidant Attachment

A type of attachment style characterized by emotional distancing, independence, and reluctance to seek or accept comfort from others.

Secure Attachment

A type of emotional bond between a child and their caregiver characterized by the child's confidence in the caregiver's availability and responsiveness to their needs, leading to a sense of safety and security.

Definition of Temperament

An individual's innate predisposition towards emotional reactivity and intensity of response to the environment.

Inborn Trait

Characteristics or features present in an individual from birth, resulting from genetic inheritance.