The Incentive Structure Is a

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Multiple Choice

The incentive structure is a

• A) system of rewards and punishments that individuals consider when making decisions.
• B) system determined by the federal government that gives certain states more federal funds.
• C) system of infrastructure in the United States that improves commerce.
• D) system of checks and balances in the government.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.