Which of the Following Quotations Illustrates the Tragedy of the Commons

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following quotations illustrates the Tragedy of the Commons?

• A)"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
• B)"The only difference between the rich and other people is that the rich have more money."
• C)"What is common to many is taken least care of, for all men have greater regard for what is their own than for what they possess in common with others."
• D)"Anyone who is not a socialist before he is 30 has no heart; anyone who is still a socialist after he is 30 has no head."

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Definitions:

Forgetful Acts

Incidents or occurrences where a person fails to remember a piece of information or perform a task, often due to distractions or memory lapses.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves making judgments based on how well something matches an existing prototype.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Surveillance Strategy

A plan or method for monitoring and observing individuals, groups, or data to gather information.