Rightly or wrongly, people rely on to better understand the unfamiliar because they offer a generalized starting point for comprehending the values and actions of others.

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