Removal of the Spleen Will Most Likely Render a Patient

question 182

True/False

Removal of the spleen will most likely render a patient ill for the rest of his or her life.

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Definitions:

Mental Accounting

A concept in behavioral economics that refers to the different values people place on money, based on subjective criteria, affecting economic decision-making.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, often leading to statistical errors.

Affect Heuristic

A mental shortcut used in decision making and judgement that involves relying on emotions and feelings.