Asked by Shareen Siksei on Sep 23, 2024
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In the "Focus on Research" in Chapter 13 ("Environment") ,the author reports the results of a research project by Hine and Gifford (1997) that examined the factors people consider when deciding how to use a limited resource (i.e.,fish) .The researchers identified three action strategies that fell into the category of
A) the nature and characteristics of the resource
B) concurrent influences of other environmental variables
C) social conditions or rules surrounding the harvesting
D) characteristics of the people doing the harvesting
Limited Resource
A scarcity of resources that restricts the ability to achieve certain objectives or satisfy needs.
Action Strategies
Plans or tactics employed to achieve specific goals or outcomes.
- Identify the key influence of social and environmental factors on the formation and resolution of commons dilemmas.
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RH
Rickney Hunter1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The researchers identified three action strategies involved in the decision-making of utilizing a limited resource, which all fell into the category of social conditions or rules surrounding the harvesting.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key influence of social and environmental factors on the formation and resolution of commons dilemmas.