Who Among the Following Is an Example of a Free

question 20

Multiple Choice

Who among the following is an example of a free rider?

• A) A housekeeper cleaning a house
• B) A tax evader enjoying national security
• C) A consumer paying for pollution control
• D) An individual who buys a ticket for a baseball game

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Definitions:

Polygamy

A mating system where an individual has multiple mates during one breeding season, commonly observed in many animal species.

Nuptial Gifts

Items or food provided by one individual to another within a mating context, often influencing mate choice and reproductive success.

Good Genes

A theory in sexual selection suggesting that individuals with certain desirable genetic qualities are more attractive to potential mates, contributing to better offspring survival.

Sensory Bias

A phenomenon in which preferences that evolve in one context, such as foraging, incidentally shape mate preferences, influencing sexual selection.