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question 245

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Scenario I
The scenario describes research findings discussed in the following review article:
Cameron,C.C. ,& Thaler,R.H.(1995) .Anomalies: Ultimatums,dictators,and manners.Journal of Economic Perspectives,9(19) ,209-219.
In the ultimatum game,two participants are assigned to be either the "Divider" or the "Decider" by a coin flip.The Divider is given a sum of money,such as $10,and is instructed to offer some nonzero portion of it to the Decider.If the Decider accepts,she gets to keep what was offered and the Divider keeps the rest.If the Decider rejects the deal,both players get nothing.Both players are made aware of all these rules and then the game begins.Under these conditions,Dividers usually offer a little less than $5 and Deciders usually accept this amount.If Dividers offer less,Deciders often reject and both players get nothing.A similar game is termed the dictator game.Players are randomly assigned to be either the "Allocator" or the "Receiver." The Allocator is given a sum of money and makes a decision about how much money she would like to give the Receiver,who must accept this result.Allocators in this game usually offer some money to the Receiver but typically less than they offer the Dividers in the ultimatum game.
-(Scenario I) In the ultimatum game,the behaviour of the _____ is of the most theoretical interest to psychologists and economists because _____.

• A)Divider;she demonstrates a form of altruism that may or may not be reciprocated
• B)Divider;she attempts to offer the lowest amount deemed acceptable by her partner
• C)Decider;accepting any offer less than $5 is the equivalent of paying money to cooperate
• D)Decider;rejecting any offer whatsoever is the equivalent of paying money to punish the Decider

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