Say You Belong to a Group That Has Fifty Members

question 42

Multiple Choice

Say you belong to a group that has fifty members (N) , and in order to get a particular benefit (B. you need fifteen members (K) to contribute. Those who contribute to the provision of the benefit pay a cost (C) . Of course, B > C.
-If you know that 14 members of the group (aside from yourself) are willing to contribute, what should you do?

• A) Contribute
• B) Not contribute

---

Definitions:

Face

is a sociolinguistic concept that refers to an individual's projected image or social value within interpersonal communications.

Self-worth

The subjective evaluation of one's own value as a person, often influenced by self-perception and external validation.

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself by comparing with others.

Life Positions

Psychological stances or attitudes toward oneself and others, based on early experiences, that influence interaction and communication patterns.