One possible strategy in Prisoner's Dilemma that can result in an evolutionarily stable strategy (ESS) is one in which the individual begins by being cooperative and then
A) always defects thereafter.
B) continues to cooperate thereafter.
C) matches the other party's actions thereafter.
D) retaliates only after the other individual has defected three times in a row.

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The strategy described in C, often referred to as "Tit for Tat," involves starting cooperatively and then mirroring the other player's previous move. This strategy has been shown to be effective and evolutionarily stable in the context of the Prisoner's Dilemma because it fosters cooperation but also protects against exploitation by defecting if the other player defects.

One Possible Strategy in Prisoner's Dilemma That Can Result in an Evolutionarily