The Prisoner's Dilemma Game Illustrates Why the Evolution of Cooperation

question 16

Multiple Choice

The prisoner's dilemma game illustrates why the evolution of cooperation is difficult. What can facilitate cooperation in this game?

• A) An increase in the temptation to cheat
• B) Repeated interactions and reciprocity
• C) A decrease in the sucker's payoff
• D) A single interaction between players
• E) Random interactions between players in a large population

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