Tracy and Amy Are Playing a Game in Which Tracy

question 127

Multiple Choice

Tracy and Amy are playing a game in which Tracy has the first move at X in the decision tree shown below. Once Tracy has chosen either the top or bottom branch at X, Amy, who can see what Tracy has chosen, must choose the top or bottom branch at Y or Z. Both players know the payoffs at the end of each branch. If before Tracy chose, Amy could make a credible commitment to choose either the top or bottom branch when her turn came, then Amy would commit to the ______ branch and Tracy would choose the ______ branch.

• A)top; top
• B)bottom; bottom
• C)top; bottom
• D)bottom; top

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Definitions:

Democratic Racism

A system that advocates equality but in fact perpetuates minority differentiation and oppression.

Exception Fallacy

Drawing conclusions about an entire group based on observations of individuals.

Western Colonialism

The process by which Western powers established their dominance and control over other regions and peoples, often characterized by settlement, exploitation, and economic extraction.

Hegemony

Dominance of one social group over others, often achieved through cultural, ideological, or economic means, without the need for overt force.