An Informal Group That Gains and Maintains Membership Primarily Because

question 37

Multiple Choice

An informal group that gains and maintains membership primarily because of a common concern members have about a specific issue is called ________.

• A)a work team
• B)a friendship group
• C)a command group
• D)an interest group
• E)a committee

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Definitions:

Long-Term Effects

The impacts or results of a policy, action, or event that manifest or become apparent over a lengthy period.

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change and harm to ecosystems and human health.

Negative Externality

A cost experienced by a third party who did not choose to incur that cost, often related to environmental, social, or health issues.

Uncompensated Cost

Costs that occur when an action has effects, positive or negative, on third parties without those parties being compensated.