Recently, Shelly Joined the Comato Group, an Interest Group That

question 34

Multiple Choice

Recently, Shelly joined the Comato Group, an interest group that advocates the consumption of organic food and speaks against the use of chemicals in farming. Shelly claims that the benefits offered by the group to its members are what motivated her to join the group. The member benefits include a free supply of ingredients for organic farming and discounts on organic food products. What type of incentive motivated Shelly to join The Comato Group?

• A) Purposive incentive
• B) Solidary incentive
• C) Intangible incentive
• D) Material incentive
• E) Immaterial incentive

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Recognize the predictable side effects of increased government activity, such as rent-seeking behavior.

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Definitions:

Incidental

Occurring alongside or as a minor accompaniment to something else, not central or primary.

Need for Achievement

A psychological drive that fosters the pursuit of accomplishing difficult tasks and meeting high standards of success.

NAch

N-Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in the activation of muscle action, learning, and memory.

Self-Actualization

A psychological concept referring to the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.