Scenario: Phillip and Joseph Are Two Classmates Who Represented Their

question 107

Multiple Choice

Scenario: Phillip and Joseph are two classmates who represented their college in a quiz competition as a team and won $500. The winning amount was handed over by the organizers to their professor, who had accompanied them. The professor gave the money to Phillip and asked him to offer any amount he wants to Joseph. If Joseph accepts the offer, the money would be split in the decided proportion between them. However, if Joseph rejects the offer, the money would go to their college fund.
-Refer to the scenario above.Phillip should play this game using ________.

• A) backward induction
• B) forward induction
• C) mixed strategies
• D) his dominant strategy

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a response, increases the likelihood of that response being repeated.

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant or aversive stimulus that, when removed or avoided following a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Delicious Food

Food that is highly pleasing to the taste, often characterized by rich flavors and textures.

Operant Conditioning

A system of education that modifies the potency of an action by applying reinforcements or punitive measures.