When Suspects Are Interviewed in Different Rooms, They Do Not

question 57

Multiple Choice

When suspects are interviewed in different rooms, they do not know what the other suspects are going to do and hence seek the best deal for themselves. This illustrates:

• A) that criminals are irrational.
• B) the idea of a cooperative game.
• C) the idea of a noncooperative game.
• D) that the police are not taking into account the suspects' rights.

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