Would We Expect the "Average" Person to Take More Time

question 118

Multiple Choice

Would we expect the "average" person to take more time to learn about the car he or she is considering purchasing or about the issues in the upcoming U.S.Senate race in his or her state?

• A) The Senate race,because it is critical that we elect the right people to government.
• B) The car,but there is no rational reason for this.
• C) The Senate race,because the person who is elected senator today may become president tomorrow.
• D) The car,because a mistake here can potentially cause him or her more harm on a day-to-day basis; in addition,a person is unlikely to be able to determine the outcome of a Senate race.

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