Which statement is true?
A. Most people would choose for a train to hit five people rather than one person.
B. Most people would feel less conflicted about pulling a switch to stop a train from killing five people than about pushing one person to stop that train.
C. There are no brain differences in the scenarios in which individuals either pull a switch or push a person to stop a train.
D. It is easier to push a person than pull a switch to stop a train.
Answer: B
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