The Typical Outcome in the Prisoner's Dilemma Is That __________

question 12

Multiple Choice

The typical outcome in the Prisoner's Dilemma is that __________.

• A)neither prisoner confesses,thereby assuring the best outcome for both
• B)both prisoners confess,thereby assuring the best outcome for both
• C)one prisoner decides not to confess,believing he can do so later
• D)both prisoners confess,thereby assuring each is worse off than if they both did not confess

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcement

A process in conditioning where a stimulus reinforces a behavior after it has been associated with a primary reinforcer.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule used in conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

Variable Interval Schedule

A reward system where a response is given a reward after a random duration of time.