Most cases of environmental pollution are caused by all of the following EXCEPT
A)the immediate benefits gained from polluting.
B)the delayed long-term costs for polluting.
C)the tragedy of the commons.
D)learned helplessness.

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The concept of "learned helplessness" refers to a psychological state where individuals believe they have no control over their situation and therefore do not take action to change it. This concept is not directly related to the causes of environmental pollution, which are more often linked to immediate benefits, delayed costs, and the tragedy of the commons.

Most Cases of Environmental Pollution Are Caused by All of the Following