Most University Officials Believe Students Should Exercise Regularly and Thus

question 210

Multiple Choice

Most university officials believe students should exercise regularly and thus charge them a mandatory gym fee so that they can regularly use university gym facilities. Many students do not use the gym facilities and would prefer to use the money for textbooks or food. Which argument against standard economic reasoning can be applied to this scenario?

• A) fair and equal treatment
• B) cultural goods and paternalism
• C) poverty, inequality, and the distribution of income
• D) exploitation

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Definitions:

Ambush Listening

is a deceptive form of listening where the listener pretends to be attentive but is actually waiting for an opportunity to attack or counter the speaker's arguments.

Social-Decentering

is the cognitive process of considering and taking into account the perspectives, feelings, and backgrounds of others.

Meta-Messages

The underlying meaning or context of a message that goes beyond the literal meaning of the words spoken.

Compassionate Listening

The practice of listening to others with empathy and understanding, often used to build trust and resolve conflicts.