A __________ is a situation in which conflicting parties all try to win a conflict by engaging in mutually destructive behaviors,resulting in no one winning.

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A social trap is when different parties get into a conflict that results in mutually destructive behaviors, which make it impossible to achieve an optimal outcome for any of them. It is a situation without a clear winner or a productive resolution; everyone loses. Examples of social traps include arms races between countries, overfishing, and the tragedy of the commons. Stalemate refers to a situation where no action can be taken, counteraction is not specific to this scenario, and genocide is a more extreme and specific form of conflict.

A __________ Is a Situation in Which Conflicting Parties All