The Tragedy of the Commons Dilemma

question 108

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of the commons dilemma

• A) characterized our history but isn't a problem in modern society.
• B) is a problem in theory but not in reality.
• C) continues to be a significant problem in modern society.
• D) is a problem only in underdeveloped nations.

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Definitions:

Primary Drives

Basic, innate urges such as hunger, thirst, and the drive for sex, which are essential for survival.

Drive-Reduction Principle

A theory suggesting that psychological needs create an aroused state that drives an individual to engage in behaviors to reduce that tension or fulfill the need.

Motivation

The driving force behind actions, fueled by the desire to achieve a goal or satisfy a need.

Intensity

The measurable amount of a property, such as force, brightness, or a magnetic field, often described in terms of its power or degree.