On some nights, Karen treats her sleep problem with the use of an over-the-counter sleep aid. On other nights, she drinks half a bottle of wine. Finally, she sees her doctor, who tells her that these self-medicating treatments are a quick fix and only worsen her: night terrors. sleep apnea. insomnia. narcolepsy.

Rational ignorance suggests that a. voters are ignorant on issues that are not of special interest to them b. voters do not pursue information about issues before voting c. low voter turnout is due to a lack of understanding of the platforms of each political party d. voters are uninterested in the electoral process