Scenario 27-1
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Lisa Has a Utility Function $$U = W ^ { 1 / 2 }$$

question 32

Essay

Scenario 27-1
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Lisa has a utility function
$$U = W ^ { 1 / 2 }$$ where W is Lisa's wealth in millions of dollars and U is the utility she obtains.
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-Refer to Scenario 27-1. Suppose Lisa is faced with a choice between two options. With option A Lisa receives a guaranteed $9 million. With option B Lisa faces a lottery that pays $16 million with probability P and pays $4 million with probability (1-P). Given Lisa's utility function, how high does P need to be before Lisa will prefer option B?

Understand and apply appropriate health screening and developmental assessment tools.

Provide appropriate health education and counseling to parents based on the developmental needs of their child.

Understand the psychological impact of hospitalization and illness on children and families.

Identify strategies for promoting safety and injury prevention among children and adolescents.

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