Two Students Are Given a Project to Work on Together

question 239

Multiple Choice

Two students are given a project to work on together. Each student could either work or shirk. There is no individual accountability; each student receives the same grade regardless of how much work he or she contributes. One student is a weak student who prefers partying and the other is a serious student who prefers working hard. How can the teacher adjust the incentive scheme to ensure equal effort by both students?

• A) Ask each student to evaluate the other and use that assessment in grading the project.
• B) Ask the more serious student to put in as much effort as possible.
• C) Ask the weaker student to put in as much effort as possible.
• D) Leave the incentive scheme as is-the students will automatically put in equal effort.

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Definitions:

Interspinalis

A group of small muscles located between the spinous processes of the vertebrae, contributing to the spine's stability and extension.

Extend the Vertebral Column

The action of increasing the angle between the bones of the spine, essentially straightening it from a bent position.

Spinalis Thoracis

A muscle in the back that helps extend the vertebral column and maintain an upright posture.

Longissimus Thoracis

A major muscle in the back part of the spinal erector group that helps in extending and laterally flexing the spine.