Why Are People Typically More Upset If They Miss an Opportunity

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why are people typically more upset if they miss an opportunity (such as making a flight on time) by a very short amount of time compared to if they miss the same opportunity by a fairly long amount of time?

• A) People think an opportunity is more significant if it is missed by a long amount of time.
• B) People think an opportunity is more significant if it is missed by a short amount of time.
• C) It is easier to generate counterfactuals if we miss an opportunity by a long amount of time.
• D) It is easier to generate counterfactuals if we miss an opportunity by a short amount of time.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The awareness that entities remain in existence even if they are not perceived through sight, sound, or other sensory means.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, which outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development.

Harlow

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