Which of the Following Is a "Social Dilemma" as Defined

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a "social dilemma" as defined by your text?

• A) Fred must decide between buying himself a present or contributing his money toward a family vacation.
• B) Beatrice has to choose between going to a movie with a friend or staying home to prepare for a presentation.
• C) A country is in the middle of a civil war between forces that support a dictator and forces that advocate free elections.
• D) Lisa has six close friends, but is told by her mother than she can only invite four friends to her birthday party..
• E) Mary must choose between going to the dance with Eric or going with Tom.

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