The Dominant Strategy for Each of the Players in the Prisoner's

question 95

Multiple Choice

The dominant strategy for each of the players in the prisoner's dilemma game does not yield the optimal outcome for each player because:

• A)each player is misinformed about the decision that has been made by the other player.
• B)the players do not understand the consequences of each of the choices they can make.
• C)the two players are not allowed to communicate or otherwise cooperate with each other.
• D)each player fails to consider how the other player might act.

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Definitions:

Stereotyping

The act of assigning oversimplified and generalized characteristics to a group of people or things.

Individualism

A social theory or philosophy emphasizing the moral worth and autonomy of the individual over communal or collective interests.

Collectivism

A cultural value or ideology emphasizing the priority of group goals over individual goals and the importance of cohesion within social groups.

Uncertainty Avoidance

Uncertainty avoidance is a cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, influencing communication patterns and behaviors.