Question

Litter may not be the most pressing problem facing our society, but many people still wish that our streets and parks had less trash strewn about. However, it is difficult to convince people to clean these public areas, a problem that sociologists would call__________.

a. community policing.
b. a public goods dilemma.
c. the tragedy of the commons.
d. resource mobilization theory.
e. an emergent social movement.

Answer 1

Answer is B, a public good dilemma.

Step-by-step explanation:

Public good dilemma is a type of social dilemma, which involve the decision of members of a group decide the outcome for any individual.

Its characteristics is that anyone can benefit from their decision at the same time.