Suppose That in the Hawk-Dove Game the Payoff to Each

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in the Hawk-Dove game the payoff to each player is -8 if both play Hawk.If both play Dove, the payoff to each player is 3, and if one plays Hawk and the other plays Dove, the one that plays Hawk gets a payoff of 8 and the one that plays Dove gets 0.In equilibrium, we would expect hawks and doves to do equally well.This happens when the proportion of the total population that plays Hawk is

• A).19.
• B).69.
• C).38.
• D).10.
• E)1

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxieties through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation accompanied by relaxation exercises.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique aimed at reducing stress and anxiety by tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in the body.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior modification that involves the use of unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behavior.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce anxiety by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or situation.