Table 22-2 Three Longtime Friends-Jack, Ryan, and Colin-Are Deciding How They Will

question 61

Multiple Choice

Table 22-2
Three longtime friends-Jack, Ryan, and Colin-are deciding how they will spend their Sunday afternoon. They all agree that they should do one of three things: go to a movie, go to the zoo, or go to a museum. They also agree that they will have two pairwise votes to determine how to spend their evening, with the majority determining the outcome on each vote. The first, second, and third choices for each person are as indicated in the table below.

-Refer to Table 22-2.Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) In a pairwise election, "zoo" beats "movie."
• B) In a pairwise election, "baseball game" beats "zoo."
• C) In a pairwise election, "movie" beats "baseball game."
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Nociception

The sensory process that provides the signals that lead to the perception of pain in response to a potentially harmful stimulus.

Endogenous Opiates

Naturally occurring chemicals in the body that reduce pain, enhance pleasure, and play a role in the stress response, similar to opioids.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased within the vertebral column.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle movement and cognitive functions.