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Keeping with the theme of rationality, the authors of this article have taken a different approach, arguing that actor’s make rational choices when voting. The paper seeks to demonstrate that social preferences are dominant over selfish preferences when at the ballot, that there is a feedback mechanism in rational socially motivated voting which effectively stabilises reasonable voter turnout and that there is a link between the ‘rational social-utility model of voter turnout’ out and the results of socially motivated ‘vote choice’ studies. The authors argue against the traditional rational-choice models which assume individuals act selfishly, instead arguing that the rationality assumption can be separated from the selfishness assumption thus revealing that voting can be a rational act and that agents vote according to the expected social consequences. Additionally, agents perceive voting as a potential contribution to the greater good. The result of this theory is that vote choice models should work with social rather than selfish utility functions. By separating social and selfish preferences, which have traditionally thought of as being linked, it becomes clear that voting in large populations is perfectly rational. This is evidenced by small-scale contributions to political campaigns, active participation in opinion polls, increased voter turnout in relation to size and anticipated closeness of an election which are seemingly irrational phenomena considering the scope and significance of a single vote. Another proposition made by the authors is that agents decide who to vote for based on social consideration. This is evidenced by ‘un-loyal’ strategic voting, voting based on issues which have no direct significance to the voter, but perhaps most importantly on surveys of voter motivations. The findings of these surveys suggest that voters will often voter’s preferences are strongly aligned with their views of what would be most beneficial to the country, rather than their own situation. It can thus be argued that voters think in terms of group and national benefits. This article, when positioned amongst broader literature, makes some cont

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I have had personal experiences with poor literacy and numeracy skills leading to inadequate healthcare outcomes. For example, I once witnessed a patient being prescribed the incorrect dosage of medication due to her lack of understanding on how much to take each day. This was compounded by her not feeling comfortable enough to ask for clarification from the doctor which ultimately prevented her from receiving the full benefit of this treatment plan. It is also important to note that having limited literacy and numeracy skills can lead to misunderstandings regarding health information presented in pamphlets and other resources as well (Mikton et al., 2017). This can hinder individuals' ability to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs, such as when they should seek medical attention or why certain lifestyle changes are necessary. In order to improve communication in settings where these limitations exist, clear language should be used whenever possible while avoiding any medical jargon or complex words (Upton & Upton 2020). Additionally, providers should focus more on visuals when providing information since it may be easier for patients with low literacy rates to comprehend what is being said through images rather than text alone (Grossman et al., 2019). Lastly, offering support services such as one-on-one counseling or group classes could greatly assist those who may struggle with understanding their healthcare needs due illiteracy issues (West et al., 2021). In conclusion, there are many ways that providers can better address literacy and numeracy challenges within healthcare settings in order ensure all patients receive the best quality care possible. By implementing strategies such as using simple language and relying more heavily on visual aids during consultations, we can help bridge the gap between those who have difficulty reading written material and those trying to provide them with vital information necessary for good health outcomes.