Cooperation facilitates the provision of better outcomes for some while not harming others, whereas ______ aims to distribute gains that are zero-sum.

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Buckpassing refers to trying to shift responsibilities onto others, balancing refers to attempting to maintain equal distribution or balance between different parties, and bandwagoning refers to following the lead of others without necessarily considering the consequences. Bargaining, on the other hand, involves the negotiation of mutually beneficial outcomes in situations where gains are not necessarily zero-sum, but may be distributed unequally. Therefore, cooperation is more closely associated with bargaining than with any of the other options.

Cooperation Facilitates the Provision of Better Outcomes for Some While