Most people prefer an action that definitely saves 200 lives instead of one with a one-third chance of saving 600 lives. What would probably change their preference?
a. Give people longer to decide.
b. Ask people to discuss the question with friends before they decide.
c. Phrase the question in terms of avoiding the loss of lives.
d. Repeat the question a week or two later.
c
Psychology
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a. true b. false
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What mechanism exists that converts a lipid-soluble drug capable of passing the blood-brain barrier into a water-soluble drug that can be excreted by the kidney?
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