For the Formation of an Interest Group, as Long as the Members

question 52

True/False

For the formation of an interest group, as long as the members share aligned interests it is not necessary that the benefits from collective action exceed the costs of organization.

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Definitions:

Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug, which has significant health risks including addiction, lung disease, and cancer.

Persuasion

The process by which a person's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors are influenced by communications from others.

Lung Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the lungs and is often associated with smoking, but can also occur in non-smokers due to other factors.

Festinger

Leon Festinger was a social psychologist known for his theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort felt when holding conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.