The Commons Dilemma Refers to the Tendency for People to ____

question 173

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 than private
• 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 be suffer some negative result

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Definitions:

Mutually Agreeable

A situation or outcome in negotiations or agreements that all parties involved accept and are satisfied with.

Cap-And-Trade

An environmental policy tool that aims to reduce pollutants by setting a limit (cap) on emissions and allowing companies to buy and sell permissions (trade) to emit up to a certain limit, incentivizing pollution reduction.

Property Right

Legal rights to use, control, and derive benefits from a resource or property.

Pollution

The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment, causing adverse effects on living organisms and ecosystems.