Eddie and Tom Have Been Arrested for a Crime for Which

question 58

Multiple Choice

Eddie and Tom have been arrested for a crime for which the police have limited evidence against them.They are being questioned about the crime in separate rooms.According to the prisoner's dilemma model,what would bring about the best result for Eddie?

• A)Eddie and Tom both remain silent.
• B)Tom confesses and Eddies remains silent.
• C)Eddie confesses and Tom remains silent.
• D)Eddie and Tom both confess.

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Definitions:

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