Those Who Imagine That Life in the State of Nature

question 38

Multiple Choice

Those who imagine that life in the state of nature is intolerable (or, for instance, "nasty, brutish, and short") are more likely to

• A) accept a state only if it is subject to strict limits on what it can demand of its citizens.
• B) accept giving up a great deal of rights (and revenue. in exchange for a state capable of offering protection.

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Definitions:

Defensive Strategy

Tactics used by individuals or groups to protect themselves from perceived threats, criticism, or harmful situations.

Compensation

Payment or reward given for service, effort, or loss.

Anxiety-buffer Conception

A theory suggesting that certain psychological constructs help individuals manage and lessen their anxiety about mortality and life's uncertainties.

Risky Feats

Actions that involve significant risk of harm or failure, often undertaken for the thrill or to achieve a particular accomplishment.