Laney is participating in an experiment. The experimenter gives her some money and tells her she can keep it or send any part of it to someone else. If she decides to send money to someone else, the experimenter will triple the amount. Of course, there is no guarantee that she will get anything back. Laney is participating in an experiment that is known as the ____.
A)prisoner's dilemma game
B)trust game
C)bystander dilemma
D)forgiveness game

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The scenario described is a classic example of the trust game, where one participant decides how much money to send to another participant, knowing that the amount will be tripled, but without any assurance of reciprocation.

Laney Is Participating in an Experiment