If given the choice, which alternative will the rational person choose?

A) 90% opportunity to gain $100
B) 50% opportunity to gain $1,000
C) 40% opportunity to gain $2,000
D) 10% opportunity to gain $4,000


C) 40% opportunity to gain $2,000

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Neurons in the __________ send out fibers to the prefrontal cortex, contributing to improvements in sustained, controlled attention

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