According to research presented in the textbook, students majoring in economics were more likely to _______________ when playing the prisoner's dilemma game, compared with students majoring in other disciplines.

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Research has shown that economics students, who are exposed to game theory and strategic behavior, tend to think more logically and act rationally in games like the prisoner's dilemma. This means that they are more likely to defect, or choose the option that maximizes their own self-interest, instead of cooperating with their partner. In contrast, students majoring in other disciplines may be more likely to cooperate due to factors such as empathy or social norms.

According to Research Presented in the Textbook, Students Majoring in Economics