Evolutionary Equilibrium Quiz
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According to the Darwinian theory of evolution, which strategies or modes of behavior tend to survive over time?

  • The least successful strategies or modes of behavior
  • The most successful strategies or modes of behavior (correct)
  • Randomly selected strategies or modes of behavior
  • The strategies or modes of behavior with the highest potential payoffs

    • In the context of evolutionary biology, what does 'survival of the fittest' imply?

  • Actions or behavior patterns that are pre-programmed will have higher survival rates
  • Actions or behavior patterns are not influenced by relative payoffs
  • Actions or behavior patterns that are not best responses to the environment will eventually dominate (correct)
  • Best responses to the environment are not important for survival

    • What aspect of strategy selection is not applicable when talking about the actions or behavior patterns of lower animals?

  • Opponent strategies
  • Relative payoffs (correct)
  • Parental guidance in strategy selection
  • Inherited pre-programmed actions

    • Which concept makes it easier to frame the discussion about the sustainability of outcomes in terms of biology and evolutionary biology?

    <p>The concept of survival of the fittest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Darwinian theory suggest about outcomes that persist over time?

    <p>They are representative of the most successful strategies or modes of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of game theory, what is the correct terminology for the outcomes that are more compelling than others?

    <p>Nash equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Prisoner's Dilemma game, what happens if both suspects confess?

    <p>Both are sentenced to 6 months in jail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of game involves players deciding upon their actions at the same time (simultaneously)?

    <p>Simultaneous game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the strategies available to each player and the payoff received by each player for each combination of strategies in a game?

    <p>Payoff matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Nash equilibrium in game theory signify?

    <p>A stable state where no player has an incentive to change their strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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