Despite government warnings of a severe shortage of heating fuels,most citizens continue to turn up their home thermostats in the belief that their personal fuel consumption will have little effect on the country's total fuel reserves.This reaction best illustrates the dynamics of
A) the bystander effect.
B) diffusion of responsibility.
C) a social exchange.
D) a social trap.

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The situation described in the scenario, where individuals continue to consume fuel despite warnings of a shortage, is an example of a social trap. This occurs when individuals prioritize their individual interests over the collective good, leading to a detrimental outcome for everyone involved. In this case, each individual's decision to consume more fuel contributes to a larger problem of fuel shortage, which affects the entire country.

Despite Government Warnings of a Severe Shortage of Heating Fuels,most