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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Definitions:

Lawrence Lessig

An American academic, attorney, and political activist, known for his work on copyright law, internet policy, and as a proponent of reduced legal restrictions on copyright.

Reinforcement Theory

Theory that suggests that audiences seek messages in the media that reinforce their existing attitudes and beliefs and are thus not influenced by challenging or contradictory information.

Agenda-Setting Theory

Theory that the media can set the public agenda by selecting certain news stories and excluding others, thus influencing what audiences think about.

Two-Step Flow Model

Theory on media effects that suggests audiences get information through opinion leaders who influence their attitudes and beliefs, rather than through direct, firsthand sources.