If Voters Have Single-Peaked Preferences

question 16

Multiple Choice

If voters have single-peaked preferences

• A) A majority of them prefer the median ideal policy to all other policies
• B) Majority rule leads to the selection of the median ideal policy
• C) Majority rule cannot lead to the selection of the median ideal policy
• D) A and B

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Definitions:

Catastrophic Thinking

A cognitive distortion involving the anticipation of the worst possible outcomes in a situation, often seen in anxiety and depressive disorders.

Unrealistic Pessimism

The tendency to overestimate the likelihood of negative outcomes happening.

Self-Talk

The internal dialogue a person has with themselves, which can influence their feelings, behaviors, and overall mental state.

Emotional Reactions

Immediate responses to stimuli or events that are characterized by feelings such as happiness, anger, or sadness.