Arrow's Impossibility Theorem Is "Disturbing" in the Sense That It

question 41

Multiple Choice

Arrow's impossibility theorem is "disturbing" in the sense that it proves that

• A)no voting system is perfect.
• B)only a dictator can produce a desirable social outcome.
• C)the preferences of the wealthy should be given more weight than the preferences of the poor.
• D)the centuries-old Condorcet paradox was not a paradox after all.

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Definitions:

Approximation

A technique in mathematics and statistics used to find close but not exact answers, or a process in behaviorism to successively refine behaviors towards a target.

Behavior Therapy

A therapy based on the principles of behaviorism, focusing on modifying problematic behaviors and learning new coping mechanisms.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a reaction to stress.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobias or anxiety by gradually exposing a person to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.