Andrew's mom tells him that she went to the store and bought enough cupcakes so that each member of the family could have one. Andrew really loves cupcakes, so he takes two. This results in one family member losing their cupcake. This is an example of:
A. the Tragedy of the Commons.
B. the Prisoner's Dilemma.
C. a mirror-image perception.
D. a superordinate goal.
Answer: A
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