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 than private
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 be suffer some negative result

B

Psychology

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