Scenario: Jack and Jill have gone cycling and have come to a place where the road is obstructed by a fallen tree. They can move the tree if both of them try. If neither of them tries, they have to turn back and reach home very late. However, if one of them tries while the other does not help, the one who tries will have a muscle sprain and will not be able to move the tree. The matrix below shows the utility each player derives in each situation. The first number listed in each cell is the payoff to the row player, and the second number listed is the payoff to the column player.

-Refer to the scenario above.This is an example of a(n)________.

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Scenario: Jack and Jill have gone cycling and have come to a place where the road is obstructed by a fallen tree. They can move the tree if both of them try. If neither of them tries, they have to turn back and reach home very late. However, if one of them tries while the other does not help, the one who tries will have a muscle sprain and will not be able to move the tree. The matrix below shows the utility each player derives in each situation. The first number listed in each cell is the payoff to the row player, and the second number listed is the payoff to the column player.
 
-Refer to the scenario above.This is an example of a(n)________.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is a simultaneous-move game because both players must make their decision at the same time without knowing what the other player will choose. The payoff matrix shows the outcomes for each possible combination of choices. The best choice for both players would be to work together to move the tree, as this results in the highest payoff for both players. Choosing not to help would result in a low payoff for both players, while trying to move the tree alone would result in a low payoff for one player and no payoff for the other player.

Scenario: Jack and Jill Have Gone Cycling and Have Come