When Participants in the Trucking Game Were Allowed to Communicate

question 7

Multiple Choice

When participants in the Trucking Game were allowed to communicate with one another (Deutsch & Krauss,1962) ,such communication seldom ensured cooperation.Why?

• A) Participants communicated via intercom, and couldn't see the response of their opponents.
• B) They were not allowed to bargain or negotiate in their communications.
• C) The participants actually refused to communicate with one another.
• D) The communication was one-way, and two-way communication is essential for resolving conflicts.
• E) Communication is only helpful in conflict situations when people work to establish trust.

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