Cooperation in prisoner's dilemma-type games:
A) always benefits the players and the public.
B) always benefits the players, but does not always benefit the public.
C) doesn't always benefit the players, but always benefits the public.
D) doesn't always benefit the players or the public.

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Cooperation in prisoner's dilemma-type games benefits the players by increasing their chance of receiving some positive payoff rather than the possibility of both players receiving a low or negative payoff. However, it does not always benefit the public or society as a whole, as the players may still be motivated to act selfishly and maximize their own personal gain, even if it means a worse outcome for everyone else.

Cooperation in Prisoner's Dilemma-Type Games