The prisoners' dilemma is a game of strategy in which people:
A)make rational choices that lead to a less than ideal result for all.
B)make rational choices that lead to an ideal result for all.
C)are led to be as well off as possible without making another worse off.
D)make irrational choices that lead to an ideal result for all.

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The prisoners' dilemma illustrates a situation where individuals, acting in their own self-interest, make rational choices that ultimately result in a less than optimal outcome for all involved. This is because the choice that seems best for each individual, when made by all, leads to a worse outcome than if they had cooperated.

The Prisoners' Dilemma Is a Game of Strategy in Which