In tournaments simulating the prisoner's dilemma, what is most often the winning strategy?

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The most often winning strategy in tournaments simulating the prisoner's dilemma is "Tit for Tat," which starts by cooperating (not ratting out your opponent) and then mimics the opponent's previous move. This strategy is best represented by choice C, where the player starts by pleading innocent and not ratting out their opponent, then adjusts their stance based on the opponent's actions.

In Tournaments Simulating the Prisoner's Dilemma, What Is Most Often