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In Social Studies / College | 2025-07-08

In a social trap, individuals are most interested in:
A. their own welfare, leading to mutually harmful behavior.
B. their own welfare, leading to mutually beneficial behavior.
C. the welfare of the other person, leading to mutual harm.
D. the welfare of the other person, leading to self-harm.

Asked by luciaimarah18

Answer (1)

A social trap describes a situation where individuals prioritize their own interests, resulting in outcomes that are detrimental to the group as a whole. This behavior often leads to mutually harmful consequences, such as overfishing or environmental pollution. The correct answer is that individuals are most interested in their own welfare, leading to mutually harmful behavior. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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