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This lecture was given in [[PS 240]] on November 12th.

==Possible exam questions==

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	we begin to form opinions and then seek out information to prove them. We block out all information contrary to perceived beliefs.		we begin to form opinions and then seek out information to prove them. We block out all information contrary to perceived beliefs.
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 Psychology of Voting-
-Bounded rationality:
+#Bounded rationality:
-     decisions must be made with realistic resources because perfect choice is impossible. There are limits on theamounts of time, computational resources, and information available.
+##decisions must be made with realistic resources because perfect choice is impossible. There are limits on theamounts of time, computational resources, and information available.
+#Heuristics:
-Heuristics:
+##Heuristics are useful, indispensible cognitive measures for solving problems that cannot be solved by logic.
-     Heuristics are useful, indispensible cognitive measures for solving problems that cannot be solved by logic.
+#Recognition Heuristics:
+##if one of two objects is recognized we assume the one we recognize is better off.
-Recognition Heuristics:
+#Take the Best Heuristics:
-     if one of two objects is recognized we assume the one we recognize is better off.
+##Take one attribute for decision to be made and the best value wins. This is common with single issue voters.
+#Elimination by Aspects:
-Take the Best Heuristics:
+##When many candidates are similar in their beliefs (common in party primaries), a voter can begin eliminating candidates based upon their stances until ane candidate is left that fully agrees with the voters beliefs.
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 Other tools that can help a voter choose:
-     Group Endorsement:
+#Group Endorsement:
-          if group endorses candidate it gives you an idea on the stance of the candidate.
+##if group endorses candidate it gives you an idea on the stance of the candidate.
+#Party Ideology:
-     Party Ideology:
+##Party ID
-          Party ID
+#Polls
 Motivational reasoning:
       we begin to form opinions and then seek out information to prove them. We block out all information contrary to perceived beliefs.

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 Psychology of Voting-
-Bounded rationality- decisions must be made with realistic amounts of time, computational resources, and information available.
+Bounded rationality:
-Heuristics- Solving problems which cannot be handled by logic.
+Heuristics:
-Recognition Heuristics- if one of two objects is recognized we assume the one we recognize is better off.
+Recognition Heuristics:
 Take the Few Best (Aspects)
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 Viability heuristic less viable less likely to be enthusiastic
-Group Endorsement-if group endorses candidate it gives you an idea on the stance of the candidate.
+Other tools that can help a voter choose:
-Party Ideology- Party ID
+     Party Ideology:
-Polls
+     Polls
-Motivational reasoning- we begin to form opinions and then seek out information to prove them. We block out all information contrary to percieved beliefs.
+Motivational reasoning:

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 ==Lecture Material==
-Psychology of Voting- bounded rationality- decisions must be made with realistic amounts of time, computational resources, and information available. heuristics- Solving problems which cannot be handled by logic.
+Psychology of Voting-
 Recognition Heuristics- if one of two objects is recognized we assume the one we recognize is better off.
 Take the Best Heuristics-Take one attribute for decision to be made and the best value wins.
 Elimination by Aspects
 Take the Few Best (Aspects)
 Viability heuristic less viable less likely to be enthusiastic
 Group Endorsement-if group endorses candidate it gives you an idea on the stance of the candidate.
 Party Ideology- Party ID
 Polls
-motivational reasoning- we begin to form opinions and then seek out information to prove them. We block out all information contrary to percieved beliefs.

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 ==Lecture Material==
+Psychology of Voting- bounded rationality- decisions must be made with realistic amounts of time, computational resources, and information available. heuristics- Solving problems which cannot be handled by logic.
+Recognition Heuristics- if one of two objects is recognized we assume the one we recognize is better off.
-[[Category:PS 240]]
+Take the Best Heuristics-Take one attribute for decision to be made and the best value wins.