The conditions discussed by Axelrod help to explain
A)Only when people are most likely to defect
B)Only when people cooperate
C)When people cooperate and also when they are most likely not to cooperate
D)Why there is never mutual restraint in trench warfare

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The conditions discussed by Axelrod (such as repeatability, transparency, and the ability to retaliate) can facilitate both cooperation and defection depending on the situation. Therefore, the best answer is C, as it encompasses both cooperation and the possibility of defection. The other answer choices are either too narrow (A and D) or too broad (B).

The Conditions Discussed by Axelrod Help to Explain