A social dilemma is a situation in which each person can increase his or her individual gains by ________
A) acting in one way, but at the expense of other persons
B) acting in a selfish manner, but if most persons do so, the outcomes experienced by all are reduced
C) working against other persons when they attempt to cooperate with each other
D) competing with other persons but not by cooperating with them
E) cooperating with other persons but not by competing with them
Answer: B
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