The collective decisions of citizens reflect a greater level of knowledge than public opinion polls reflect because of all of the following EXCEPT this:

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The desire to hide our real views from pollsters is not a factor that affects the knowledge level reflected in collective decisions. The other four options listed - on-line processing, the two-step flow of communication, reliance on opinion leaders, and reasons for our opinions that we cannot articulate - are all factors that can contribute to a greater level of knowledge reflected in collective decisions compared to public opinion polls.

The Collective Decisions of Citizens Reflect a Greater Level of Knowledge