In a Dictator Game,player a Must Divide $100 Between Player

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Multiple Choice

In a dictator game,player A must divide $100 between player A and player B.In this game,player B does not have the opportunity to reject an offer - they go home with whatever player A offers.Experiments have observed that when player A splits the $100,he or she consistently offers over $10 to player B.Which of the following comments fits best.

• A)Although player A is acting rationally, he or she makes such offers because they seem more fair.
• B)Although player A is acting rationally, he or she makes such offers although they are not fair.
• C)Although player A is not acting rationally, he or she makes such offers because they seem more fair.
• D)Although player A is not acting rationally, he or she makes such offers because they are not fair.

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