The Situation Described in the Book as "Smart for One

question 100

Multiple Choice

The situation described in the book as "smart for one, dumb for all" occurs when:

• A)individuals act rationally, so there are no unexploited opportunities for society as a whole.
• B)individuals act rationally, but there are still unexploited opportunities for society as a whole.
• C)individuals make better decisions when they are alone than when they are part of a group.
• D)individuals make better decisions when they are part of a group than when they are alone.

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Definitions:

Sexual Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where differences in mating rituals, timings, or preferences prevent members of different species or populations from interbreeding.

Behavioral Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where two populations do not mate because of differences in courtship rituals or other behaviors.

Gametic Isolation

A type of prezygotic barrier where the gametes (egg and sperm) of two different species are unable to fuse or recognize each other, preventing fertilization.

Sympatric Species

Species that occupy the same or overlapping geographical areas but remain genetically distinct without interbreeding.