Chapter 6, Problem 9CR

Summary Introduction

Case Summary:

A game called Mafia is chosen to gain an insight of individual’s own perception and decision making in order to confront situations in which individuals might be prone to lie.

Given Information:

This game was mainly designed to improve the communication, critical thinking , confronting cheating as a decision and many more other important attributes and good qualities.

To determine:

Whether any biases or misperceptions was included in any of the decisions made and their outcomes.

Introduction to case study:

A game called Mafia was designed to gain an insight into individual’s own perception and decision making to confront situation in which individuals are prone to lying and developing the critical thinking skills , communication skills and many other important characteristics and skills. This games ideally increases and strengthens the social responsibility aspect of individuals when making decisions.

In this game there are two sides namely the Mafia and the townsfolk. Further this game has two phases : day and night. The game continues up until team mafia or townsfolk’s entire members are eliminated then the opposing member would win the game.