Scenario: Pat and Joe Are Playing a Game

question 111

Multiple Choice

Scenario: Pat and Joe are playing a game. The rules of the game are simple. Pat is given $100. He can either give it to Joe or keep it for himself. If he keeps it for himself, $50 will be taken back, and the remaining will be split between them. If he gives it to Joe, Joe can either divide it into two equal parts or keep it for himself. If he divides it into two equal parts, each of them will get $50. If he does not split the money, he will get the entire amount.
-Refer to the scenario above.This is similar to ________.

• A) a tit-for-tat game
• B) a trust game
• C) a zero-sum game
• D) the prisoners' dilemma

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