Statement 1: The rational actor model assumes that individuals use cost/benefit calculations when making political decisions.
Statement 2: Critics argue that the rational choice theory overlooks how emotions shape decisions and collective identities mobilize groups.
Which of the following can be reasonably inferred from the statements above?
1
Statement 1 is false while Statement 2 provides the accurate view
2
Both statements describe valid dimensions useful for understanding political behavior
3
Individual self-interest alone drives political participation as per rational choice theory
4
Cultural theory better explains politics as a contest of competing identity groups
5
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