A version of the battle of the sexes game that results in disaster if each player plays his or her tough strategy is called
A) a prisoner's dilemma game.
B) a chicken game.
C) an assurance game.
D) a pure coordination game.

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A chicken game is characterized by the scenario where if both players choose their aggressive or "tough" strategies, the outcome is disastrous for both, reflecting the dynamics of a game of chicken where two drivers head towards each other on a collision course; the one who swerves is considered a "chicken," but if neither swerves, a crash ensues, which is the worst outcome for both.

A Version of the Battle of the Sexes Game That