The commons dilemma refers to the tendency for people to ____.
A)be less likely to assist others in need when many other onlookers are present as opposed to when few or no other onlookers are present
B)waste, deplete, or use in a less-than-optimal way resources that are shared with others rather as compared to privately owned resources
C)be more likely to behave inappropriately or aggressively when part of a group rather than alone
D)refrain from punishing others who cheat the system for fear that they will suffer some negative result

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The commons dilemma describes a situation where individuals tend to overuse or deplete shared resources, acting out of self-interest rather than considering the common good, leading to a less-than-optimal use of those resources.

The Commons Dilemma Refers to the Tendency for People to ____