In Which Case Is the Political Process Most Likely to Result

question 24

Multiple Choice

In which case is the political process most likely to result in the acceptance of productive programs and rejection of unproductive political activities?

• A) when the benefits are highly concentrated and costs widespread among voters
• B) when the costs are highly concentrated and the benefits widespread among voters
• C) when both the benefits and costs are widespread among voters
• D) when the benefits accrue primarily in the future, whereas the costs are more visible during the current period

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Definitions:

Top-Down Processing

A perceptual process where an individual's expectations or prior knowledge guide the interpretation of sensory information.

Wrong Idea

An incorrect or misguided thought, belief, or assumption.

Reality

The state of things as they actually exist, outside of perception or interpretation.

Perceptual Set

A tendency to perceive or notice some aspects of the available sensory data and ignore others, influenced by expectation or prior experience.