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. 2015 Mar 20;5:9312. doi: 10.1038/srep09312

Table 1. Variables and parameters used in the model.

Symbols Description
Inline graphic The cost of arranging a commitment deal
δ The compensation cost
c The cost of cooperation in the PD game
b The benefit of cooperation in the PD game
x The degree of confidence in a correct intention prediction
θ The confidence threshold to rely on intention recognition (i.e. if x > θ)
r The accuracy-to-confidence ratio
y The accuracy of intention prediction, given the confidence (y = r × x)
β The intensity of selection