The Following Payoff Matrix Depicts the Possible Outcomes for Two

question 52

Multiple Choice

The following payoff matrix depicts the possible outcomes for two players involved in a game of volleyball.At this point in the game,the ball has just been hit to Deidra,and she chooses whether to hit right or hit left.At the same time,Ashley chooses whether to jump right (Deidra's right) or jump left (Deidra's left) .If a player receives a payoff of 1,the player wins the point; if the player receives a payoff of -1,the player loses the point.Use this information to answer the following questions:

-If Deidra hits left and Ashley jumps right,Ashley receives a payoff of ________ and Deidra receives a payoff of ________.

• A) -1; 1
• B) -1; -1
• C) 1; -1
• D) 0; 0

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