Suppose That Bob and Carol Want to Take Turns, Without

question 104

Essay

Suppose that Bob and Carol want to take turns, without knowing about the other's preference list, to allocate several mathematics and statistics textbooks currently held jointly. Their ranked preferences are listed below: $\begin{array}{|l|l|ll|lll}\hline & 1 \text { st } & 2 \text { nd } & 3 r d & 4 \text { th } & 5 \text { th } & 6^{\text {th }} \\\hline \text { Bob } & \text { precalculus } & \text { calculus } & \text { algebra } & \text { statistics } & \text { trigonometry } & \text { analysis } \\\hline \text { Carol } & \text { trigonometry } & \text { algebra } & \text { precalculus } & \text { statistics } & \text { calculus } & \text { analysis }\end{array}$ If Bob chooses first, what is the division of the objects?

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Definitions:

Chronemics

The study of how time is used in communication and how it affects interpersonal relationships.

Paraverbal Communication

The aspects of spoken communication that do not involve words, such as pitch, tone, and speed of speaking.

Kinesics

The study of the way in which certain body movements and gestures serve as a form of non-verbal communication.

Eye Contact

The act of looking directly into another person's eyes, which can communicate attention, interest, or confidence.