The Textbook Discusses Several Kinds of Shortcuts That Can Help

question 30

Multiple Choice

The textbook discusses several kinds of shortcuts that can help the public arrive at collectively rational opinions about politics and government.Of the following,which is one of them?

• A)aggregation
• B)partisanship
• C)persistence
• D)primacy
• E)salience

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Definitions:

Large Fish

Typically refers to fish species that grow significantly larger than others, often sought after by fishermen and considered important in marine ecosystems.

Informal Fallacy

A type of mistaken reasoning that occurs when an argument is psychologically or emotionally persuasive but logically incorrect.

False Premise

A logical fallacy where an argument is built on a statement that is not true, leading to a faulty conclusion.

Psychologically Appealing

Describes something that is attractive or interesting from a psychological perspective, often because it satisfies certain emotional or cognitive needs.