The Emotional Dimension of Decision Making Is Referred to in the Text

question 60

Multiple Choice

The emotional dimension of decision making is referred to in the text as the

• A) craziness gene.
• B) gut factor.
• C) ga-ga principle.
• D) no-think dimension.

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Definitions:

Downward Comparison

A social comparison wherein individuals compare themselves to others who are less proficient or in a worse situation, often to feel better about themselves.

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast, one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide.

Secondary Appraisals

Secondary appraisals involve the evaluation of one's ability to cope with the consequences of an event after it has been recognized as a threat or challenge.

Problem-focused Coping

A strategy to deal with stress by tackling the source of the problem, rather than merely dealing with its symptoms.