Player a and Player B Are Playing a Prisoners' Dilemma

question 21

Multiple Choice

Player A and Player B are playing a prisoners' dilemma game. Which of the following statements is false?

• A)If the players play the game repeatedly with each other, the players may play cooperatively.
• B)If the game is played only once, the players would not be expected to cooperate.
• C)If players play the game repeatedly with each other, they are more likely to cooperate if they are patient.
• D)If the game is played only once, the outcome minimizes total jail time.

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Definitions:

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