Which of the Following Is a Free Rider

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a free rider?

• A) Butch breeds the feared pit bulls, and his neighbors now erect fences around their property.
• B) Fred watches many public television programs, but he has never sent in a contribution.
• C) Barry steals candy from the store where he works.
• D) Betty regularly uses the local public library.
• E) Joe drives 20,000 miles a year on public streets, but he pays no more in taxes than Sam, who only drives 1,000 miles.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Conditioning

A method of modifying the intensity of a behavior through the use of either rewards or penalties.

Reinforcement Schedule

A strategy in behavioral psychology that determines how and when a response will be rewarded to encourage certain behavior.

Socializing Agent

Individuals, groups, or institutions that play a significant role in integrating people into society by teaching social norms, values, and beliefs.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result; efficiency.