Two Students Are Given a Project to Work on Together

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Multiple Choice

Two students are given a project to work on together. Each student could either work or shirk. There is no individual accountability; each student receives the same grade regardless of how much work he or she contributes. One student is a weak student who prefers partying and the other is a serious student who prefers working hard. What is the most likely outcome in this scenario?

• A) The serious student will end up completing most of the project alone.
• B) The weak student will end up completing most of the project alone.
• C) Both students will work equally hard on the project.
• D) Neither student will complete the project.

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Definitions:

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