Most Voters Choose Not to Be Informed About Political and Governmental

question 29

True/False

Most voters choose not to be informed about political and governmental issues because they are not smart enough to really understand the issues.

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Definitions:

Preexisting Stereotypes

Preconceived and oversimplified beliefs or ideas held about certain groups or individuals before learning more about them.

Automatic Influence

The unconscious impact of external factors on an individual's thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Unconsciously Influenced

Being affected or guided in thoughts, behaviors, or decisions by factors not within one's conscious awareness.

Self-Actualization

The execution or realization of individual capabilities and potential, seen as an intrinsic motivation or compulsion in everyone.