Researchers presented two groups of physicians with information regarding a surgical procedure.Half the physicians were told that on average, 10% of the people died as a result of the surgery; the remaining physicians were told that on average, 90% of the people survived the surgery.Based on the framing effect, you should expect that:
A)the first group of physicians would be more likely to recommend the surgical procedure to their patients
B)both groups of physicians would recommend the surgical procedure to their patients
C)neither group of physicians would recommend the surgical procedure to their patients
D)the second group of physicians would be more likely to recommend the surgical procedure to their patients

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The framing effect suggests that how information is presented (framed) can influence decision-making. Physicians told that 90% survive (a positive frame) are more likely to recommend the surgery than those told 10% die (a negative frame).

Researchers Presented Two Groups of Physicians with Information Regarding a Surgical