Lee and Cody Are Competitors

question 89

Multiple Choice

Lee and Cody are competitors.Each is considering whether to take aggressive action against the other or to cooperate.Cody can observe Lee's decision.Their decision tree can be diagrammed as follows:
Refer to the figure above.Suppose Cody tells Lee that any aggression on Lee's part will be met with aggression,but that if Lee cooperates,Cody will respond cooperatively.Cody's statement is:

• A) a commitment device.
• B) a non-credible threat and promise.
• C) a description of the two equilibria for this game.
• D) a credible threat and promise.

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Definitions:

Cope

The process of effectively dealing with and attempting to overcome issues and difficulties.

Brave

The quality of being able to face and endure danger, difficulty, or pain without being overcome by fear; exhibiting courage.

Linking

The process of connecting or associating two or more elements together.

Redirecting

A technique used in behavior management to guide someone's behavior from inappropriate to desirable alternatives.