Social Psychology Final

Question 1

Prisoner’s dilemma

Answer 1

Two suspects being questioned separately by the district attorney. The DA knows they are jointly guilty but only has enough evidence to convict them of a lesser offense.

Question 2

Tragedy of the commons

Answer 2

The commons is any shared resource, including air, water, energy sources, and food supplies. When individuals consume more than their share.

Question 3

Non-zero sum game/Zero-sum game

Answer 3

Games in which outcomes need not sum to zero. With cooperation, both can win; with competition both can lose.

Question 4

Integrative Agreement

Answer 4

Win-win agreements that reconcile both parties interest to their mutual benefit. Each party sacrifices something important. Ex: Two girls want the same one orange. They split the orange in half. One used the orange for juice and one used for zest cake.