Asked by Andrea Quevada on May 27, 2024
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In the context of the commons dilemma, people are LEAST likely to over harvest resources when ____.
A) they communicate with others
B) others are behaving badly
C) they are anonymous
D) they are highly self-interested
Commons Dilemma
A situation in which individuals' short-term self-interest conflicts with long-term group interest and welfare, often leading to the overuse and depletion of a common resource.
Self-Interested
This describes an individual acting in a way that is beneficial primarily to themselves, often at the expense of others or the collective good.
Anonymity
A condition in which a person's identity is not revealed or recognized, making them anonymous.
- Determine the issue of the commons dilemma and identify approaches to lessen its adverse effects on communal resources.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the issue of the commons dilemma and identify approaches to lessen its adverse effects on communal resources.
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