Anthony Downs, in the Economic Theory of Democracy, Argues That

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Multiple Choice

Anthony Downs, in The Economic Theory of Democracy, argues that voters choose to remain "rationally ignorant" when they vote in elections, knowing relatively little about the candidates or the issues.What economic principle would you invoke to explain this behavior?

• A)Public good theory
• B)Moral hazard
• C)The cost of information
• D)Risk aversion

Recognize the role of group size and unanimity on conformity levels.

Understand the process and effects of private acceptance and public compliance.

Understanding the tactics and psychological principles behind compliance techniques.

Differentiation between the foot-in-the-door and door-in-the-face techniques.

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Definitions:

Newman Projection

A method of projecting a molecule, showing a carbon-carbon bond axis front to back, displaying the spatial relationships of groups attached to those carbons.

Stable Conformation

The most energetically favorable spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

2-Methylpropane

An alkane with the chemical formula C4H10, also known as isobutane, characterized by a branched structure.

Conformers

Different spatial arrangements of atoms in a molecule that can be converted into one another by rotation around single bonds.