If a voter chooses an alternative that is not her most preferred one because by doing so she can produce a more preferred final outcome than might otherwise be the case, then she is engaging in:
A) sincere voting.
B) strategic voting.

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The voter is engaging in strategic voting by considering the potential outcomes of her vote and choosing to vote strategically in order to achieve a more preferred outcome. Sincere voting would involve the voter choosing her true most preferred alternative, regardless of any strategic considerations.

If a Voter Chooses an Alternative That Is Not Her