The Situation of Individuals Receiving the Benefits of Collective Action

question 25

Multiple Choice

The situation of individuals receiving the benefits of collective action without contributing is known as

• A) the "free-rider problem."
• B) the "welfare state."
• C) "benefit stealing."
• D) "coattailing."

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Definitions:

Conditioning Theories

Psychological theories that explain learning as a process of behavior change resulting from the individual's interaction with the environment.

Anxiety Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear or worry that interferes with daily activities.

Constitutional Factors

Inherent physical and psychological characteristics of an individual that are determined genetically.

Genetic Factors

Genetic factors refer to the hereditary elements inherited from parents that influence an individual's physical and behavioral traits.