It Can Be Rational to Play Tit-For-Tat in a Repeated

question 95

Multiple Choice

It can be rational to play tit-for-tat in a repeated Prisoners' Dilemma game:

• A) only if the game is played an infinite number of times.
• B) if the game is played an infinite number of times, or if it is uncertain how many times it will be played.
• C) only if the game is played a finite number of times, and that number is known by all the players in advance.
• D) for n-1 of the n periods it will be played, if n is known in advance.
• E) at no time; tit-for-tat is an irrational strategy in this situation.

Distinguish between positive and negative reinforcement, and understand their effectiveness in behavior modification.

Examine criticisms of Skinner's behavioral theory and its application to human behavior.

Explore various methods of assessing and measuring behavior, including physiological measurements.

Understand the concept and application of reinforcement schedules in behavior control and modification.

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