People Who Choose to Do Voluntary Work

question 30

Multiple Choice

People who choose to do voluntary work:

• A)are not acting with rational self-interest.
• B)find it more satisfying than the alternatives.
• C)are not concerned with their own satisfaction.
• D)never consider the alternative options.
• E)are beyond the scope of economics.

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Definitions:

Asch's Research

Asch's research focused on social psychology, notably through experiments on conformity, demonstrating how group pressure could influence individuals to conform even when the group judgment was clearly incorrect.

Aggressively

A manner describing forceful actions or attitudes that are often assertive or bold, sometimes hostile.

Intergroup Contact

Interaction between members of different social or cultural groups, which can influence perceptions and reduce prejudice.