People with cancer tend to be more optimistic if their doctor says "You are 90% certain to survive" as opposed to "There is a 1 in 10 chance you will die." This is an example of

A) poor bedside manners.
B) a heuristic.
C) framing information.
D) developing a healthful concept.


Answer: C

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