Researchers Presented Two Groups of Physicians with Information Regarding a Surgical

question 48

Multiple Choice

Researchers presented two groups of physicians with information regarding a surgical procedure. Half the physicians were told that on average 15 out of 100 people die as a result of the surgery; the remaining physicians were told that on average 85 out of 100 people survive the surgery. Based on the framing effect, you should expect ​

• A)the second group of physicians would be more likely to recommend the surgical procedure to their patients.
• B)the first group of physicians would be more likely to recommend the surgical procedure to their patients.
• C)both groups of physicians would recommend the surgical procedure to their patients.
• D)neither group of physicians would recommend the surgical procedure to their patients.

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