In which of the following situations would you expect defection?
A)Both actors have shared interests.
B)Individual interests of one are superseded by the collective interest.
C)Individual interests of one supersede the collective interest.
D)Both sets of individual interests are bolstered by the collective interest.

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In situation C, one actor's individual interests are emphasized over the collective interest. This creates a potential incentive for defection, as the actor may prioritize their own interests over the benefits of the group. In the other options, either shared interests or a common interest in the collective outcome provide less motivation for defection.

In Which of the Following Situations Would You Expect Defection