How Might the Model of the Rational Voter Explain That

question 14

Multiple Choice

How might the model of the rational voter explain that only 50 percent of the voting-age population is registered to vote?

• A)respect for the right to vote outweighs any tangible benefit
• B)tangible benefits outweigh respect for the right to vote
• C)allegiance to democracy is a burden not overcome by registration
• D)the cost of registering is more than the expected value of having a preferred candidate win

---

Definitions:

Nondirective Therapy

A form of psychotherapy where the therapist does not give advice or directives but helps the client explore and express their feelings.

Fixation

An obsessive interest or feeling towards a particular object or idea that can lead to developmental issues in psychoanalytic theory.

Physician

A physician is a medical professional who diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent diseases and injuries in patients, often holding a degree in medicine.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of personality developed by Freud, focusing on unconscious motives and conflicts.