Why Are Voters Generally Considered Myopic

question 120

Multiple Choice

Why are voters generally considered myopic?

• A) They vote based only on the economic policies of the candidates and not on their normative political policies.
• B) They focus on economic conditions in the year of the election not over the entire term of the presidency.
• C) They educate themselves thoroughly on the economic policies of the candidates in the election, but not on the political agendas.
• D) They educate themselves on issues that influence them personally, but not on issues that influence the larger society.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

Refers to the progression of thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities from infancy through adulthood.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work on child development, particularly in understanding how children acquire knowledge and think about the world.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants learn about the world through their senses and motor actions.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development.