A social trap is a situation in which

A) one's pursuit of the collective good is prioritized above self-interest.
B) there are insufficient resources to satisfy the needs of all group members.
C) a fair resolution between conflicting groups results.
D) the pursuit of self-interest leads to collective harm.

In a social trap, individuals acting in their own self-interest end up causing harm to the group as a whole. This occurs because each individual is making decisions based solely on their own benefit, without taking into account the impact their actions will have on others. As a result, the collective harm caused by the pursuit of self-interest outweighs any individual gain. Choices A, B, and C do not accurately describe a social trap.