An Example of People Acting in Their Own Self- Interest

question 140

Multiple Choice

An example of people acting in their own self- interest would include:

• A) a teenager earns an A grade average in school in order to use his or her parent's car.
• B) individuals joining a car pool to work when tolls are imposed on congested highways.
• C) an adult, returning to college to pursue a degree to qualify for a promotion at work.
• D) All of the above are examples of people acting in their own self- interest.

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Definitions:

Underemployed Workers

Individuals who are working in jobs that do not utilize their skills and abilities fully or are working fewer hours than they would prefer.

Sexual Harassment

Unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks, typically in the workplace or academic settings, which can create a hostile environment.

Confrontation/Negotiation

Strategies for dealing with conflicts or disputes, where confrontation involves directly addressing the issue, and negotiation seeks a mutually agreeable resolution.

Masculine-Stereotyped Field

A professional or academic field traditionally dominated by men and perceived as requiring masculine qualities.