A conflict in which the most beneficial action for an individual will (if chosen by most people) have harmful effects on everyone is called:

Correct option is B

A social dilemma occurs when an individual's rational choice leads to negative consequences for the entire group if many people follow the same behavior. This situation presents a conflict between self-interest and collective well-being.

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Types of Social Dilemmas:

Tragedy of the Commons:
Individuals exploit a shared resource (e.g., overgrazing land), leading to its depletion.
Example: Overfishing results in fish population collapse.

Public Goods Dilemma:
People benefit from a public resource without contributing, leading to underfunding.
Example: Not paying taxes while expecting public services.

Prisoner’s Dilemma:
Cooperation benefits both parties, but individuals may betray each other for personal gain.
Example: Two criminals deciding whether to confess or stay silent.

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Social Conflict (Option 1)
Social conflict refers to disagreements between individuals or groups due to opposing interests, values, or power struggles.

Tit for Tat Strategy (Option 3)
A game theory strategy where a player starts with cooperation and then mirrors the opponent’s previous action.

Integrative Solution (Option 4)
A negotiation method where both parties find a mutually beneficial solution by addressing interests rather than positions.