Cognitive Decision 048

A decision requires comparing one certain small harm with a possible larger harm. The larger harm is uncertain and abstract. Which do you avoid?

• 59% chose: Avoid the certain small harm (274 people)
• 41% chose: Avoid the possible larger harm (192 people)

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