When Given a Comparable Choice Between a Certain Outcome and a Risky

question 9

Multiple Choice

When given a comparable choice between a certain outcome and a risky outcome, people generally choose the

• A) risky outcome, regardless of whether the situation involves gains or losses.
• B) certain outcome, regardless of whether the situation involves gains or losses.
• C) risky outcome if the situation involves gains; certain outcome if the situation involves losses.
• D) certain outcome if the situation involves gains; risky outcome if the situation involves losses.

---

Definitions:

Comparative Effectiveness

The study and comparison of the outcomes of different treatments or interventions to determine which is most effective for certain populations or conditions.

Meta-analytic Studies

Research studies that statistically combine the results of multiple scientific studies to derive conclusions about the overall effects or trends.

Durability

The ability of something to withstand wear, pressure, or damage, or in psychological terms, the persistence of treatment effects over time.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are mental health conditions characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits that negatively affect a person's health and wellbeing.