Nick has been subliminally exposed to the word "hostile," Dan to the word "house," and Felix to the word "hungry." Which of these men is most likely to defect on a majority of the trials in a prisoner's dilemma game?
A) Nick
B) Dan
C) Felix
D) None of these men is likely to defect on a majority of trials.

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Nick, who was subliminally exposed to the word "hostile," is most likely to defect on a majority of the trials in a prisoner's dilemma game. The word "hostile" may have primed Nick to feel more aggressive and competitive, leading him to choose to defect more often. Dan, who was subliminally exposed to the word "house," and Felix, who was subliminally exposed to the word "hungry," are not likely to have their decisions in the game affected as much by these words. Therefore, the answer is A.

Nick Has Been Subliminally Exposed to the Word "Hostile," Dan