Use the Following to Answer Questions: Table: Maximin Principle -The Rawls's Maximin Principle Has Had ________ Among Economists Because

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Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions: Table: Maximin Principle $$\begin{array} { c c r c c } \hline \text { Society } & \text { Ruth } & \text { Bob } & \text { George } & \text { Average Income } \\\hline \text { A } & 30 & 40 & 17 & 29 \\\text { B } & 200 & 100 & 15 & 105 \\\text { C } & 600 & 600 & 15 & 405 \\\text { D } & 25 & 20 & 18 & 21 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-The Rawls's maximin principle has had ________ among economists because it ________ trade-offs.

• A) great influence; emphasizes
• B) little influence; ignores
• C) little influence; over emphasizes
• D) great influence; ignores

Distinguish between different types of social influences and their outcomes on behavior and decision-making.

Acknowledge the role of cultural influences on individualism and conformity.

Explore the dynamics of group polarization and its effects on group opinions and decisions.

Understand the concept and implications of public choice theory.

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Definitions:

Weaken Response

A decrease in the strength or effectiveness of a reaction or response in a given situation.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, leading to a learned response.

Maladaptive Emotional Reactions

Emotional responses that are counterproductive to a person's current situation or well-being, interfering with normal functioning.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, leading to significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.