The tit-for-tat strategy in repeated prisoners' dilemma games:
A)is often dominated by more complex gaming strategies
B)is never dominated by more complex gaming strategies
C)often dominates more complex gaming strategies
D)was not socially optimal according to Robert Axelrod

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The tit-for-tat strategy has been shown in computer simulations to be highly effective in repeated prisoners' dilemma games, even when competing against more complex strategies. It involves beginning with cooperation and then mimicking an opponent’s previous move in subsequent rounds. This allows for cooperation to be reciprocated and for the players to build trust over time. In fact, in a famous 1984 tournament, Robert Axelrod found that the simple tit-for-tat strategy was the most successful overall. Therefore, option C - that tit-for-tat dominates more complex gaming strategies is the correct answer.

The Tit-For-Tat Strategy in Repeated Prisoners' Dilemma Games