Which of the Following Is an Example of Self-Interest That

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of self-interest that attempts to promote the public interest?

• A) A mother prevents her children from becoming vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella because of fears of autism.
• B) The President of the United States restricts American consumers from buying foreign-made products.
• C) The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox.
• D) An entrepreneur risks his life savings to open up a grocery store in an underserved area.

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Definitions:

Collectivist

A cultural orientation that values the group over the individual, emphasizing interconnectedness, cooperation, and social harmony.

Egalitarian

Reflecting a belief in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

External Traits

Observable physical characteristics of an organism, such as hair color, eye color, or height, that are influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

Common Fears

Fears that are widely shared among people, such as fear of heights, spiders, or the dark, often rooted in survival instincts.