Voters Have an Incentive to Be Rationally Ignorant of Most

question 4

Multiple Choice

Voters have an incentive to be rationally ignorant of most political issues because _____.

• A)all candidates target the median voter
• B)political information is costly
• C)they are likely to be canceled out by another uninformed voter
• D)their vote is highly unlikely to change the outcome

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Definitions:

Psychological Apathy

A state of indifference where an individual shows lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern towards emotional, social, or physical life.

Daily Life

The routine or regular activities and experiences that make up an individual's everyday existence.

Emotional Stake

Refers to the level of personal investment or interest one has in a particular situation or outcome.

Developmental Stake

A hypothesis that suggests parents and children view their relationship differently, with parents invested in continuity and children emphasizing change.