Overestimation of the effectiveness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
38 college students estimated the survival rates of people administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The mean estimated survival rate (54.5%) was significantly higher than the actual survival rate (10%).
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Department of Psychology, Bates College, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000401:mortality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011639:Public Opinion; D016019:Survival Analysis