In the prisoners' dilemma game, self-interest leads
A)each prisoner to confess.
B)to a breakdown of any agreement that the prisoners might have made before being questioned.
C)to an outcome that is not particularly good for either prisoner.
D)All of the above are correct.

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Each prisoner in the game is motivated by self-interest, which leads to the breakdown of any agreement that the prisoners might make before being questioned, and ultimately to an outcome that is not particularly good for either prisoner. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

In the Prisoners' Dilemma Game, Self-Interest Leads