In the "Prisoners' Dilemma" Game, a Player Is Best Off

question 135

Multiple Choice

In the "Prisoners' Dilemma" game, a player is best off if:

• A)both prisoners confess.
• B)neither prisoner confesses.
• C)she confesses and the other prisoner does not.
• D)the other prisoner confesses, while she does not.

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