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The basic concept behind the median voter theorem is that:
I. the median voter is defined as the voter for which half of the other voters want a policy to the left and half of the voters want a policy to the right.
II. when voters vote, regardless of whether they vote closest to their preferences or not, the preference of the median voter is sure to win in a majority win election.
III. if voters vote closest to their preferences, then the preference of the median voter is sure to win in a majority win election.
Agency Thinking
The cognitive process that leads individuals to believe they can influence their own actions and the environment around them.
Willpower
refers to the ability to control impulses and delay short-term gratification for long-term objectives.
Commitment
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or goal.
Optimistic Biases
The tendency to believe that we are less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events compared to others.
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