Public Choice Refers to

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Multiple Choice

Public choice refers to

• A) the decisions and decision-making processes that individuals go through to solve public problems.
• B) political decisions made in the interest of the public at large.
• C) the application of economic principles and tools to public-sector decision making.
• D) the process that individuals undergo to decide what goods and services they will purchase and consume.
• E) the process that individuals undergo to decide whether or not they will pursue a career government service.

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Definitions:

Twin Studies

Research involving the comparison of monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to explore the relative contribution of genetics and environment to various traits and disorders.

Hofstede's Dimensions

A framework for cross-cultural communication, developed by Geert Hofstede, that describes the effects of a society's culture on the values of its members, and how these values relate to behavior, using a structure derived from factor analysis.

Assertive and Competitive

Pertaining to a behavioral style that involves confidently standing up for one's own rights and goals while striving to win or be successful in situations.

Cultural Research

Pertains to the study of cultural practices, beliefs, and artifacts across different societies to understand human behavior, social structures, and cultural variations.