Rational Ignorance Exists Primarily Because

question 94

Multiple Choice

Rational ignorance exists primarily because

• A) voters are apathetic.
• B) politicians tend to voice the same general views,so there is no reason to learn more about the issues.
• C) the costs of becoming informed outweigh the benefits of doing so.
• D) any of the above

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Definitions:

In-Group

A social group with a strong sense of togetherness, from which others are excluded.

Identifies

Recognizes, categorizes, or associates something as being a particular type or belonging to a specific group.

Prejudice

Attitudes (usually negative) toward others based on their gender, religion, race, or membership in a particular group.

Discrimination

Unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, disability, or age.