"I Know That My Vote Alone Will Not Influence Whether

question 30

Multiple Choice

"I know that my vote alone will not influence whether or not any new foreign trade legislation is enacted, so I have decided not to spend the time learning about various legislative proposals." This quote reflects an example of

• A) the free-rider problem.
• B) government failure.
• C) rational ignorance.
• D) voter inefficiency.

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Definitions:

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process where a person employs logical steps to arrive at one correct solution to a problem, opposed to creative or divergent thinking.

Social Norms

The expected standards of behavior within a society or group, guiding how individuals are supposed to act in various situations.

Cognitive Flexibility

The mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously, essential for problem-solving and understanding complex concepts.

Rote Learning

A strategy for remembering by repeatedly going over the material, typically without grasping its deeper meaning.