"In two hours the polls will close.I know I should probably vote,but it is raining,and besides,there is a basketball game on TV tonight,so I'll just stay in." This person is exhibiting
A) median voter preferences.
B) rational ignorance.
C) decision making based on cost-benefit considerations.
D) logrolling.

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The person is weighing the costs (going out in the rain and missing a basketball game) against the benefits (voting) and deciding that the costs outweigh the benefits, which is a form of decision making based on cost-benefit considerations.

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