Player A has a dominated strategy:
A)when Player A has a dominant strategy.
B)in a game of chicken
C)when Player A has another strategy that gives a higher payoff regardless of what Player B does.
D)when there are less than three players per game.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A dominated strategy occurs when there is another strategy that always results in a higher payoff regardless of what the other player(s) do. It is not dependent on the number of players in the game, nor is it the same as having a dominant strategy. A game of chicken may or may not involve a dominated strategy. A dominated strategy occurs when a player has another strategy that gives a higher payoff regardless of what the other player does. This means that the player has no incentive to play the dominated strategy and should always opt for the higher payoff strategy. Dominant strategies, on the other hand, are always the best strategy for a player to play regardless of what the other player does. Thus, the answer is C, as it correctly identifies the condition for a dominated strategy.

Player a Has a Dominated Strategy