… 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?

"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 B: The passage suggests that trust is based on a high subjective probability that another person will act beneficially. In such cases, we would feel comfortable engaging in cooperation because we believe the other party will act fairly. Thus, this is the correct option.

Option D : While trust may reduce the need for defenses, the passage defines trust as expecting beneficial actions, not merely the absence of aggression. This option emphasizes defense and aggression too much, rather than positive cooperation. Thus,we can eliminate this

The correct option is B.