The Tragedy of the Commons Is the Tendency for Any

question 31

Multiple Choice

The tragedy of the commons is the tendency for any good which is:

• A) rival and excludable to be underused and overmaintained.
• B) nonrival and nonexcludable to be underused and overmaintained.
• C) rival and nonexcludable to be overused and undermaintained.
• D) nonrival and excludable to be overused and undermaintained.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is observed and measured for changes to assess the effect of manipulations in the independent variable.

Psychological Experiment

A research method in psychology that tests hypotheses and theories by observing the outcomes of controlled interventions on human or animal subjects.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is intentionally changed or manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.