Fred Needs Major Heart Surgery,and He Has Consulted with Two

question 279

Multiple Choice

Fred needs major heart surgery,and he has consulted with two doctors about the operation.Dr.Marx tells Fred he has a 90% chance of surviving the surgery; Dr.Scalli tells Fred there is a 10% chance that he won't survive the surgery.Based on Kahneman and Tversky's research,

• A) Fred is most likely to let Dr. Scalli perform the operation.
• B) Fred will probably avoid making a decision until it is too late.
• C) Fred is most likely to let Dr. Marx perform the operation.
• D) Fred won't care who does the surgery because both doctors have presented the same information.

---

Definitions:

Evolution

The process in which a multitude of organisms are presumed to have originated and spread out from ancient origins during the Earth's chronological history.

Behaviorist

A psychology perspective focusing on observable behaviors and the ways they're learned, often emphasizing the role of environment over genetics.

Principles of Learning

Fundamental guidelines or concepts that explain how individuals acquire, process, and retain knowledge or skills over time.

Psychological Research

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, employing various methodologies to explore human cognition, emotions, and social interactions.