(Consider This) The prisoner's dilemma is generally demonstrated through:

A) the kinked-demand model.
B) game theory.
C) monopolistic competition.
D) a tightly knit cartel.

The prisoner's dilemma is a fundamental concept in game theory, which studies strategic decision making. It involves two individuals (prisoners) who are given the option to either cooperate with each other or betray the other person. The optimal outcome for both individuals is to cooperate, but the dominant strategy is to betray the other person, resulting in a worse overall outcome. This dilemma is often used to illustrate why rational individuals may not always make optimal choices in situations where they are interdependent with others.