Laney Is Participating in an Experiment

question 114

Multiple Choice

Laney is participating in an experiment. The experimenter gives her some money and tells her she can keep it or send any part of it to someone else. If she decides to send money to someone else, the experimenter will triple the amount. Of course, there is no guarantee that she will get anything back. Laney is participating in an experiment that is known as the ____.

• A)prisoner's dilemma game
• B)trust game
• C)bystander dilemma
• D)forgiveness game

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