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According to the Darwinian theory of evolution, which strategies or modes of behavior tend to survive over time?
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?
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?
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?
Which concept makes it easier to frame the discussion about the sustainability of outcomes in terms of biology and evolutionary biology?
What does the Darwinian theory suggest about outcomes that persist over time?
What does the Darwinian theory suggest about outcomes that persist over time?
In the context of game theory, what is the correct terminology for the outcomes that are more compelling than others?
In the context of game theory, what is the correct terminology for the outcomes that are more compelling than others?
In the Prisoner's Dilemma game, what happens if both suspects confess?
In the Prisoner's Dilemma game, what happens if both suspects confess?
What type of game involves players deciding upon their actions at the same time (simultaneously)?
What type of game involves players deciding upon their actions at the same time (simultaneously)?
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?
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?
What does a Nash equilibrium in game theory signify?
What does a Nash equilibrium in game theory signify?
