The accompanying payoff matrix depicts the possible outcomes for two players involved in a game of volleyball. At this point in the game, the ball has just been hit to Deidra, and she chooses whether to hit right or hit left. At the same time, Ashley chooses whether to jump right (Deidra's right) or jump left (Deidra's left). If a player receives a payoff of 1, the player wins the point; if the player receives a payoff of -1, the player loses the point. Use this information to answer the questions that follow.

-If Deidra hits left and Ashley jumps right,Ashley receives a payoff of ________ and Deidra receives a payoff of ________.
A) -1; 1
B) -1; -1
C) 1; 1
D) 1; -1
E) 0; 0

Question

The accompanying payoff matrix depicts the possible outcomes for two players involved in a game of volleyball. At this point in the game, the ball has just been hit to Deidra, and she chooses whether to hit right or hit left. At the same time, Ashley chooses whether to jump right (Deidra's right) or jump left (Deidra's left). If a player receives a payoff of 1, the player wins the point; if the player receives a payoff of -1, the player loses the point. Use this information to answer the questions that follow.
 
-If Deidra hits left and Ashley jumps right,Ashley receives a payoff of ________ and Deidra receives a payoff of ________.
A) -1; 1 
B) -1; -1 
C) 1; 1 
D) 1; -1 
E) 0; 0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If Deidra hits left and Ashley jumps right, Ashley receives a payoff of -1 and Deidra receives a payoff of 1.

The Accompanying Payoff Matrix Depicts the Possible Outcomes for Two