Alex and Janet are playing the prisoner's dilemma game, and Janet has been told to use the tit-for-tat strategy. Alex begins the game by being competitive and defecting on the first round. According to the tit-for-tat strategy, what should Janet do?
A) Janet should respond to Alex by also being competitive and choosing to defect.
B) Janet should always do exactly what Alex does.
C) Janet should be cooperative on the first round, and then mimic Alex's choices.
D) Janet should begin by defecting, and then alternate between defecting and cooperating on each following round.

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The tit-for-tat strategy involves starting with cooperation and then mirroring the opponent's previous move. In this case, Janet should start with cooperation, since Alex defected, and then mimic Alex's choices in subsequent rounds. So, Janet should be cooperative on the first round and then mimic Alex's choices.

Alex and Janet Are Playing the Prisoner's Dilemma Game, and Janet