Which of the Following Does Not Illustrate the Free Rider

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not illustrate the free rider problem?

• A) Amy does not contribute to public television, but she watches it every day.
• B) Roger refuses to help pay for the private security officer who patrols his neighborhood.
• C) Amanda, a taxpayer, prefers to check out books from her local library rather than purchasing them herself.
• D) Frank enjoys the fireworks from his lawn and does not purchase a ticket to view the display from the stadium.

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Definitions:

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to specific stimuli that are designed to protect the body and maintain homeostasis.

Blood Pressure

The force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps.

Painful Stimuli

External or internal factors that cause the sensation of pain, triggering a response from the nervous system.

Alpha Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that innervate muscle fibers, responsible for initiating muscle contraction.