Question 12

… there is a degree of convergence in the definition of trust which can be summarized as follows: Trust is a particular level of the subjective probability with which an agent assesses that another agent or group of agents will perform a particular action. When we say we trust someone or that someone is trustworthy, we implicitly mean that the probability that he will perform an action that is beneficial to us….

Which of the following statement BEST COMPLETES the passage above?

Solution

"Trust is a particular level of the subjective probability with which an agent assesses that another agent or group of agents will perform a
particular action
."

Options A, C, and E can be eliminated as they are irrelevant to the current discussion of trust to 'perform a particular action'.

Option D can be eliminated because of the inclusion of 'possible aggression'.

Option B: If we trust someone, that means that we can engage in some co-operation with them. Thus, this is the correct option.

The correct option is B.


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