In Game Theory, Actions Such as Cheating That Focus Solely

question 155

Multiple Choice

In game theory, actions such as cheating that focus solely on short-run gains are referred to as

• A) territorial behavior.
• B) tit-for-tat strategic behavior.
• C) predatory behavior.
• D) opportunistic behavior.

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