The prisoner's dilemma is a well-known game in which:
A) cooperation between prisoners is always the best independent action.
B) noncooperation between prisoners is not the best joint action but is the best independent action.
C) players always cheat.
D) players never cheat.

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In the prisoner's dilemma, noncooperation (defection) is the best independent action for each player, even though mutual cooperation would lead to a better joint outcome.

The Prisoner's Dilemma Is a Well-Known Game in Which