Because There Is a Compulsory Student Union Fee at Her

question 27

Multiple Choice

Because there is a compulsory student union fee at her university, Linda decided not to be a financial member. However, she happily claims a discount on what she buys at the university bookshop, eats cheap meals at the student cafeteria and makes use of club room space. In social psychological terms, Linda is a:

• A) beneficiary.
• B) compensator.
• C) delinquent.
• D) free rider.

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