In the Prisoner's Dilemma

question 121

Multiple Choice

In the prisoner's dilemma:

• A) the outcome obtained when both confess is worse for each than the outcome they would have obtained had they both remained silent.
• B) whatever the other does, each is better off confessing than remaining silent.
• C) we see a conflict between group and individual rationality.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Social Classes

Categories of individuals in a society who share similar socioeconomic positions and cultural norms.

Oppression

The systematic and pervasive exercise of power by one group over another, leading to the exploitation and marginalization of the latter.

Means of Production

In the context of Marxist theory, the physical, non-human inputs used for the production of economic value, such as factories, machines, and tools, as well as infrastructural capital and natural capital.

Social Life

Refers to the interactions, activities, and relationships individuals engage in with others within a community or society.