An extraterrestrial being from a distant planet is forced to land on earth
due to problems with his Wazooly. Being experienced in such devices you are
able to help him fix it so he can be on his way. Before taking off this
superior being from outer space gives you a strange device as a reward for
your help. He explains that this device can cure all the health problems in
the world, prevent famines, stop wars, and provide happiness for all of
mankind. The question is what do you do with it?
A) You give it to the president of the US for use in this country
B) You give it to the Secretary of the United Nation for world use
C) You take it apart to see how it works
James Woodson (jwoodson at ucla.edu)
Dept. of Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience
University of California at Los Angeles
405 Hilgard Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90095
*Research in Learned Helplessness, Adenosine,
Sex Differences in the Brain (SDN-POA), and Sexual Motivation