If Prisoners X and Y in the Table Could Develop $\text { Prisoner } Y$

question 1

Multiple Choice

If prisoners X and Y in the table could develop a credible commitment device, then we would expect
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$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { l } \\\text { Prisoner X} & \text { confess}\\\\ & \text { remain silent}\end{array}\begin{array} { l } \hline \text { confess } & \text { remain silent } \\\hline 10 \text { years each } & \begin{array}{l}0 \text { years for } X \\30 \text { years for } Y\end{array} \\\hline \begin{array}{l}0 \text { years for } Y \\30 \text { years for } X\end{array} & \text { 2 years for each } \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$

• A)both prisoners to remain silent.
• B)both prisoners to confess.
• C)no specific strategy to dominate their decisions.
• D)X will confess and Y will remain silent.

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Definitions:

One-way Communication

A form of communication where information flows from the sender to the receiver without expecting or receiving immediate feedback.

Provided Feedback

The information given to someone about their performance or behavior for the purpose of improvement or reinforcement.

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Unwanted or irrelevant information or disturbances that can interfere with the communication process, perception, or understanding.