Which of These Would Be the Best Example of the Tragedy

question 587

Multiple Choice

Which of these would be the best example of the tragedy of the commons?

• A) panicking during a dorm fire
• B) failure to conserve gasoline, water, or electricity
• C) aggressive driving during rush-hour
• D) going into debt because of unforeseen circumstances

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Definitions:

Resistance Stage

The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome, where the body adapts to a stressor with increased resistance but at a cost to its resources.

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, characterized by depleted physical and mental resources after prolonged exposure to stress.

Locus Of Control

The place (locus) to which an individual attributes control over the receiving of reinforcers—either inside or outside the self.

Reinforcers

Stimuli that increase the probability of a behavior being repeated, can be positive (adding a desirable stimulus) or negative (removing an undesirable stimulus).