Which of the Following Is an Example of the Free-Rider

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the free-rider problem?

• A)a political action committee contributing to candidates from both major political parties.
• B)an elected official relying on information from lobbyists
• C)an environmentalist deciding not to join an environmental group but appreciating the group's environmental stewardship
• D)an environmental group disagreeing on what policy goals to pursue

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Definitions:

Survival Mechanisms

Biological or psychological strategies employed by organisms to cope with environmental challenges and maintain life.

Regulation

The process of establishing and enforcing rules and standards to control or govern behavior.

Amygdala

An almond-shaped mass of gray matter inside each cerebral hemisphere, involved with the experiencing of emotions.

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving an experiential, physiological, and behavioral response to a personally significant situation.