It Is Rational for a Voter to Be Ignorant About

question 65

Multiple Choice

It is rational for a voter to be ignorant about an issue unless the

• A) voter is maximizing his or her well-being.
• B) voter is a member of a political party.
• C) issue is on the ballot.
• D) issue has a perceptible effect on the voter's well-being.
• E) voter worries about the tragedy of the free rider.

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Definitions:

Exposure Therapy

A psychological treatment that involves the exposure to the feared object or context without any danger, in order to overcome anxiety.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

A therapeutic approach that emphasizes the role of unconscious processes in affecting conscious thoughts and behaviors, based on Freudian theory.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Xanax

A prescription medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, known generically as alprazolam.