A hospital director can reassure 400 families about a new treatment by exaggerating its success rate.

A hospital director can reassure 400 families about a new treatment by exaggerating its success rate. Admitting the actual 50% success rate could cause widespread despair.

• 62% chose: Exaggerate the treatment's success rate. (32 people)
• 38% chose: Disclose the actual 50% success rate. (20 people)

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