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Multiple Choice

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Definitions:

Tragedy of the Commons

A situation in a shared-resource system where individual users acting independently according to their own self-interest behave contrary to the common good, depleting or spoiling the shared resource.

Collective Behavior

Actions or behaviors displayed by a group of people who take collective action in response to an event, situation, or crisis.

Isla Vista, CA

A small community in Santa Barbara County, known for its close proximity to the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Public Goods Dilemma

A situation in which individuals' personal interests conflict with the collective interest in maintaining public resources or goods, often leading to overuse or depletion.