The Rational-Ignorance Effect Refers to the

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Multiple Choice

The rational-ignorance effect refers to the

• A) lack of incentive voters have to become well-informed about candidates and issues because their vote is unlikely to affect the outcome of an election.
• B) fact that most people choose to become just as well-informed when making choices as consumers as they do when making choices as voters.
• C) lack of rational analysis on the part of voters when they choose not to become informed about candidates and issues even though this knowledge would produce great personal benefit to them.
• D) problem of not enough information being supplied to voters because politicians are not spending enough on campaign adds to inform voters of their positions on issues.

Comprehend the process of transpiration and its significance for plants.

Identify the role of hormones in leaf abscission.

Understand the difference between guttation and transpiration in plants.

Explain the mechanisms through which plants defend themselves against herbivores using modified leaves.

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Definitions:

Sensory Stimuli

External factors or events that trigger sensory responses or reactions.

Wavelength

Wavelength is the distance between successive peaks of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Hue

The dimension of visual experience specified by color names and related to the wavelength of light.

Intensity

The degree of strength, force, or energy of a stimulus or behavior.