The Commons Dilemma Refers to the Tendency for People to ____

question 119

Multiple Choice

The commons dilemma refers to the tendency for people to ____.

• A)be less likely to assist others in need when many other onlookers are present as opposed to when few or no other onlookers are present
• B)waste, deplete, or use in a less-than-optimal way resources that are shared with others rather as compared to privately owned resources
• C)be more likely to behave inappropriately or aggressively when part of a group rather than alone
• D)refrain from punishing others who cheat the system for fear that they will suffer some negative result

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