Which of the following is not a characteristic of a prisoner's dilemma game?
A) Defecting is a dominant strategy for each player.
B) Each player has two strategies: cooperate or defect.
C) There is a single Nash equilibrium.
D) The Nash equilibrium is the best outcome for each individual and for the group.

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The Nash equilibrium in a prisoner's dilemma is not the best outcome for each individual and for the group. The best outcome would be if both players cooperated, but the Nash equilibrium results when both players choose to defect, leading to a worse outcome for both.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Prisoner's