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question 5

Multiple Choice

In the 1960s dark comedy classic Dr.Strangelove, the Soviet Union constructs a Doomsday Machine that will destroy all life on earth automatically if the Soviet Union is attacked.The Doomsday Machine can never be turned off or disabled.Which of the following would best explain why the Soviets would build the Doomsday Machine?

• A)This is a completely irrational action.
• B)This is an example of the use of spurious information to influence outcomes.
• C)This is an example of the negative framing effect.
• D)By removing the choice of whether or not to retaliate, the Soviets increase the chance that the United States will not attack.
• E)The Soviets would gain utility from destroying all life on earth.

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