Leah and Kaitlyn,two college students,are roommates and stay in an apartment.They buy an expensive hair cream and split its cost.Although they say they should save it for special occasions,they each want to make sure they get their fair share of the hair cream before it's gone.Soon,they find that the jar of cream is empty.In the context of social dilemmas,which of the following is most likely experienced by Leah and Kaitlyn in this scenario?

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The scenario represents the Tragedy of the Commons, where individuals prioritize their personal benefit over the common good, resulting in depletion of a shared resource. In this case, Leah and Kaitlyn both wanted to ensure they got an adequate share of the hair cream, leading to the depletion of the jar before a special occasion came up.

Leah and Kaitlyn,two College Students,are Roommates and Stay in an Apartment.They