Quiz & Worksheet - Social Trap in Psychology

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Which one of the following is the best definition of a social trap?

A situation in which a group acts to attain long-term benefits with no regard for the short-term consequences A situation in which a group acts to attain short-term benefits with no regard for the long-term consequences

The exploitation of natural resources for short-term gain that leaves future generations worse off Social situations involving individuals or groups where the consequences seem less obvious

Worksheet

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1. The concept of social traps was first identified in the 1970s by which of the following?

John Platt
Farmers during the Dust Bowl
A group of social scientists
Environmental organizations

2. When only one person pursues immediate gains in spite of the long-term consequences, it's known as what?

Social fence
Counter trap
Individual trap
Short-term trap

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz/worksheet assessment is designed to measure your understanding of what a social trap is and who first spoke of this concept. You will also need to know about other types of traps that are closely associated with social traps in order to do well on this quiz.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Your ability to do the following will be determined with the use of this quiz:

Define social trap
Name who first identified the concept of social traps
Recognize the term that describes when one person seeks immediate gains without regard to long-term consequences
Identify what leads to negative consequences associated with social fences
Choose the term that describes the techniques used to prevent social traps

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the lesson, such as who first discussed the concept of social traps
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define social traps
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about social fences and techniques used to prevent social traps

Additional Learning

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