Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Effects

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of moods and emotions on decision making?

• A) People in good moods are less likely than others to use heuristics to make decisions.
• B) Moods and emotions have no direct influence on decision making.
• C) Positive emotions tend to diminish problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
• D) Depressed people tend to weigh all possible options rather than the most likely ones.
• E) People with positive emotions are slower at processing information as compared to depressed people.

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