In the case where students can save a little time walking to class by taking a shortcut through the lawn, why is it rational for every student to take the shortcut even if they value the health of the lawn?

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The rationale behind choice B is that each individual student perceives the immediate, tangible benefit of saving time by taking the shortcut, while the damage to the lawn from any single crossing is minimal and not immediately noticeable. This makes it rational for them to prioritize their short-term convenience over the long-term health of the lawn, especially when the negative impact of their action is diffused and not directly felt by them.

In the Case Where Students Can Save a Little Time