Voter Myopia Refers to the Fact That Voters

question 164

Multiple Choice

Voter myopia refers to the fact that voters:

• A) are rationally ignorant.
• B) respond to incentives.
• C) primarily consider economic conditions in the year of the election.
• D) look at economic conditions over a president's term.

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Definitions:

Trust

Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.

Memory

The cognitive procedure of converting, holding, and accessing information.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, involving cognitive functions such as perception, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Checking Rituals

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels compelled to perform, often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder, aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing a feared event.