In the prisoner's dilemma, both prisoners end up __________, which turns out to be __________ confessed.
A)confessing; better for them than if they had both not
B)confessing; worse for them than if they had both not
C)not confessing; better for them than if they had both
D)not confessing; worse for them than if they had both

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In the prisoner's dilemma, both prisoners end up confessing because they act out of self-interest, fearing the worst possible outcome if they don't. This mutual confession is worse for them than if they had both remained silent, as cooperating (not confessing) would have led to a lesser punishment for both.

In the Prisoner's Dilemma, Both Prisoners End Up __________, Which