In the Above Decision Tree,Matthew Picks First and Dean Picks

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the above decision tree,Matthew picks first and Dean picks second.Matthew and Dean both know the payoffs to each choice for both themselves and each other.In this game,Matthew is the remote owner of an office that is managed by Dean,and Dean promises to always choose the upper branch at Y or Z in order to maximize Matthew's payoff.
-Refer to the above decision tree.Suppose that the society in which Matthew and Dean live is one in which some citizens behave dishonestly.One can predict that Matthew will pick ________ because ________.

• A) Y;it provides higher payoffs than Z
• B) Y;he knows that Dean will pick the upper branch
• C) Y;he knows that Dean will pick the lower branch
• D) Z;he knows that Dean will pick the upper branch
• E) Z;he knows that Dean will pick the lower branch

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Definitions:

Abstract Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals can think abstractly and reason logically.

Formal Operational Thought

A stage of cognitive development, as defined by Piaget, in which individuals can think abstractly and logically.

Concrete Operational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 7 and 12, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Egocentric Reasoning

Thinking characterized by a limited ability to see beyond one's own perspectives and consider the viewpoints of others.