A macrocontingency is
A) When the behavior of multiple people produces a cumulative effect for the group, only with explicit interlocking contingencies
B) When the behavior of multiple people produces a cumulative effect for the group, without any explicit interlocking contingencies
C) When the behavior of an individual produces a cumulative effect for the group
D) When the behavior of a group produces a greater cumulative effect for an individual member of the group

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A macrocontingency refers to the cumulative effect of the behavior of multiple people on a group, where these behaviors are not necessarily coordinated through explicit interlocking contingencies. It emphasizes the aggregate outcome of individual behaviors rather than the interconnectedness of those behaviors.

A Macrocontingency Is