How do most people react to the trolley car dilemma or the footbridge dilemma?

a. They make a quick, emotional decision and look for an explanation later.
b. They reason it out logically, but later they regret their decision

c. They reason it out logically, and later they support their decision.
d. They consider both options and fail to make a decision.


a

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