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Examples of Gist Representations and Retrieved Values Used in Medical Decision Making and Health
| Representation | Value | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy is poison. | Poison is bad. | Do not choose chemotherapy. |
| Surgery removes the lump. | The lump is bad. | Choose surgery. |
| Condom blocks fluids. | Exchange of fluids is bad. | Use condoms. |
| Feel okay or take a chance on feeling okay or not okay. | Better to feel okay. | Do not screen. |
| Screening detects disease early. | Early is better. | Choose screening. |
