On Your Way to Campus One Day, Your Car Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

On your way to campus one day, your car is rear-ended. Although you and the other driver are both okay, and the accident did not feel that serious, you are informed that your car is a total loss, and the other driver's insurance company is simply going to give you money to buy a new car. You'll have to buy the car quickly, and it's important that you make a good decision, but there are many complex factors to consider. According to research on emotion and cognition, which of the following emotions will most help you in making a good, careful decision?

• A) Happiness
• B) Anger
• C) Sadness
• D) Both happiness and anger will help you make a better decision.

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