"The Tragedy of the Commons" Is a Type of

question 7

Multiple Choice

"The tragedy of the commons" is a type of

• A) tragic outcome in which everyone is harmed by not acting according to the NSPE Code of Ethics.
• B) tragic outcome in which everyone is harmed by not acting according to the TEPA.
• C) situation in which everyone is acting independently and rationally according to their own self-interest, but the outcome is worse for everyone than it would have been if the agents had cooperated.
• D) All of the above

---

Definitions:

Illusory Correlation

The mistaken perception of a relationship between two variables that are, in fact, not related.

Cognitive Bias

A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, where individuals create their own "subjective reality" from their perception.

Temporal Precedence

A principle stating that for one thing to cause another, the cause must occur before the effect.

Authority

Authority is the recognized power or right of an individual or organization to make decisions and enforce obedience, often within a specific domain or field.