Researchers have just discovered a new drug to cure acne, but it has an 80% failure rate. According to the framing effect:

A) most teenagers with acne will be eager to try it.
B) people will be impressed that 1 out of 5 acne sufferers can be cured.
C) dermatologists will immediately start prescribing the medication for their patients with acne.
D) people typically will perceive the drug to be of little or no benefit.


D) people typically will perceive the drug to be of little or no benefit.

Psychology

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