Corey Has a Blue Sweater and a Denim Jacket

question 3

Multiple Choice

Corey has a blue sweater and a denim jacket. On some days he chooses to wear the sweater but on others he chooses to wear the jacket. Economists would most likely conclude that:

• A)Corey's preferences have changed.
• B)Corey's preferences have not changed, but other factors, such as the temperature outside, may have changed.
• C)Corey is not acting rationally but rather considering the emotional impact of his choice.
• D)Corey's preferences for wearing a jacket versus wearing a sweater are not defined.

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Definitions:

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.

Subjective Experience

Personal perceptions or feelings that are unique to the individual.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which an individual evaluates the significance of a particular event or situation to themselves.

Albert Ellis

An American psychologist who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), focusing on identifying irrational beliefs to change emotional and behavioral responses.