The "Tragedy of the Commons" Is a Term That Refers

question 19

Multiple Choice

The "tragedy of the commons" is a term that refers to

• A)tragic events such as forest fires and hurricanes that cause more damage than they should because of the failure of government to develop a common approach to handling disasters.
• B)the tendency for a common resource to be overused.
• C)the failure of Britain's House of Commons to respond quickly to tragedies such as the Great Plague.
• D)free riding that causes too little of a public good to be produced.

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Definitions:

Neo-Piagetian

Relating to a modern extension of Piaget's developmental stage theory, incorporating new research on cognitive development.

Sensorimotor Schemes

Cognitive structures in early childhood development, according to Piaget, involving the coordination of sensory experience with motor activity.

Low Self-Esteem

A personal evaluation characterized by a feeling of inadequacy and a lack of confidence in one's own abilities or worth.

Accept Criticism

The ability to receive and constructively respond to negative feedback or evaluation.