Rational Ignorance Refers to Voter-Citizens Choosing to Be Uninformed About

question 45

Multiple Choice

Rational ignorance refers to voter-citizens choosing to be uninformed about politics and government on an individual basis because

• A) of apathy.
• B) of ignorance.
• C) of laziness.
• D) they believe the benefits of becoming informed are greater than the costs.
• E) they believe the benefits of becoming informed are less than the costs.

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Definitions:

Bifurcation

The division of something into two branches or parts, often referred to in a biological context such as blood vessels or airways.

Hyperactive

Hyperactive describes a condition of having more energy and movement than is normal or desirable, often associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Hyper-

A prefix meaning above or excessive, used to describe conditions of overactivity or elevated levels (e.g., hypertension).

Dys-

A prefix in medical terms indicative of abnormal, difficult, or painful conditions.