Psychologists Could Be Involved in Virtually Any Field of Work

question 144

Multiple Choice

Psychologists could be involved in virtually any field of work because:

• A)they study how people behave in multiple situations,including how they carry out the tasks associated with their jobs.
• B)they are not enough jobs,so psychologists usually cannot find work in their own field.
• C)they are more likely to change careers than most other professions.
• D)it is unlikely that they have the social skills needed when working cooperatively with others.

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Definitions:

Nonexcludable

A characteristic of a good or service that prevents individuals from being effectively excluded from its use or benefits.

Free-rider Problem

A situation in which individuals consume more than their fair share or pay less than their fair share of the cost of a shared resource.

Public Good

A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning its consumption by one individual does not reduce its availability to others.

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is not owned by anyone, but can be used by everyone, often leading to overuse and depletion.