People Who Become Members of Interest Groups for Material Incentives

question 19

Multiple Choice

People who become members of interest groups for material incentives are joining for which of the following reasons?

• A) For a sense of belonging to the group
• B) For ethical or ideological reasons
• C) To improve their economic opportunities or gain economic benefits
• D) To institute change for political, economic, or social impact on the whole society
• E) Because they have been pressured to do so

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Definitions:

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