A general finding in decision making research is that people are risk _____ when a problem is positively framed (as in how many lives will be saved), but they are risk _____ when a problem is negatively framed (as in how many lives will be lost).
A) averse, seeking
B) negative, positive
C) positive, negative
D)seeking, averse

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The first blank requires a word that describes people's tendency to avoid risk, which is "averse." The second blank requires a word that describes people's tendency to seek risk, which is "seeking." Therefore, the correct answer is A) averse, seeking.

A General Finding in Decision Making Research Is That People