It Should Not Be Surprising If the Public Sector Fails

question 60

Multiple Choice

It should not be surprising if the public sector fails to pay for the right amount or right kinds of basic research because

• A)basic research is not a public good.
• B)the benefits of basic research are hard to measure.
• C)members of Congress usually have little expertise in science.
• D)Both b and c are correct.

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Definitions:

Individual Differences

Variations or disparities among individuals in their psychological traits, behavioral patterns, or physical characteristics.

Psychologically

Pertaining to the mind or psychological processes involved in how individuals think, feel, and behave.

Trait Approach

The trait approach to personality is a perspective that suggests individual personalities are composed of broad predispositions, known as traits, which influence consistent patterns of behavior.

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their psychological traits, behaviors, and physiological responses.