Scenario: the Following Table Represents the Game Matrix for the Penalty

question 93

Multiple Choice

Scenario: The following table represents the game matrix for the penalty kicks in a soccer game. There are two players in the game: the kicker and the goalie. The kicker has two choices: to kick the ball to the right or to the left. The goalie also has two choice to jump to the right, or to the left. Each goal counts to +1 point for the kicker and -1 points for the goalie. The symbols in the table stand for the numerical payoff to each player. The first symbol listed in each cell is the payoff to the kicker, and the second number listed is the payoff to the goalie.

-Refer to the scenario above.This game is ________.

• A) a zero-sum game for both players
• B) not a zero-sum game for either players
• C) a zero-sum game for the kicker, but not for the goalie
• D) a zero-sum game for the goalie, but not for the kicker

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An educational method that arises from linking an external stimulus with a stimulus that occurs naturally.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Meaningful Stimulus

Any input from the environment that is significant and can induce a response because of its relevance to the individual.

Erikson's Theory

Refers to a comprehensive psychoanalytic theory that identifies a series of eight stages, each associated with a particular psychosocial conflict that contributes to a major aspect of personality.