Despite Being a College Graduate, Jack Adams Cannot Name Any

question 102

Multiple Choice

Despite being a college graduate, Jack Adams cannot name any of his representatives in Congress and he has no idea which issues are being debated and voted on this week in Congress. According to public choice analysis, Jack is

• A) irrational.
• B) considering only the welfare of society and not his own personal interests.
• C) not intelligent enough to understand the issues.
• D) making a rational personal choice because knowing these things gives him little personal benefit.

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Definitions:

Different Voice

The concept of a different voice refers to the idea that individuals or groups may possess unique perspectives or ways of expressing themselves, often influenced by their social or cultural backgrounds.

Dissociation

A psychological experience of feeling disconnected from one's thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being mentally alert and having awareness of surroundings, feelings, thoughts, and sensations.

Painful Memories

Recollections of past events or experiences that provoke significant emotional distress when remembered.