The Prisoners' Dilemma Game

question 222

Multiple Choice

The prisoners' dilemma game

• A)provides insight into why cooperation is individually rational.
• B)provides insight into why cooperation is difficult.
• C)is a game in which neither player has a dominant strategy.
• D)is a game in which exactly one of the two players has a dominant strategy.

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Definitions:

Plant

Multicellular organisms in the kingdom Plantae that use photosynthesis to make their own food, characterized by green pigmentation, cellulose cell walls, and reproduction via spores or seeds.

Secondary Consumer

An organism that feeds on primary consumers; typically a carnivore or omnivore that occupies the third trophic level in a food chain.

Decomposer

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organisms and waste materials, recycling nutrients in ecosystems.

Fungi

A kingdom of complex organisms that obtain nutrients by breaking down organic material, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms.