If a player has a Grim Trigger strategy, that player:
A)becomes pessimistic if any other player gains an advantage that the player does not share in.
B)becomes hostile if she is the only player left in the game.
C)is serious and firm in her quest to do whatever it takes to succeed, particularly if opposition from other players rises.
D)cooperates if other players have cooperated in all previous rounds but defects if any player ever defects.

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A Grim Trigger strategy involves initially cooperating with other players. However, if any player defects in a previous round, the player using the Grim Trigger strategy will defect in all subsequent rounds. This strategy is used to deter other players from defecting and to maintain trust and cooperation among players. Therefore, the correct answer is D - the player cooperates if other players have cooperated in all previous rounds but defects if any player ever defects.

If a Player Has a Grim Trigger Strategy, That Player