The Tragedy of the Commons

question 6

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of the commons

• A)suggests the Club of Rome was wrong.
• B)illustrates why community resources might be overused.
• C)presents an argument against private property.
• D)assumes that individual and collective interests usually coincide.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior conditioning in which an undesirable behavior is paired with an aversive stimulus to reduce the behavior's occurrence.

Target Response

The desired behavior or outcome that is aimed for in a psychological experiment or behavioral intervention.

Likelihood

The probability or chance that a particular event will occur.

Operant Process

The method by which behaviors are modified through the consequences of those behaviors, emphasizing reinforcement and punishment.