Based on What the Authors of Your Text Report on Affective

question 85

Multiple Choice

Based on what the authors of your text report on affective forecasting, how good are we at predicting what will make us happy in the future?

• A) very accurate most of the time
• B) moderately accurate most of the time
• C) not very accurate much of the time
• D) only accurate when the stakes are high

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Definitions:

Induction

The process of being placed into a hypnotic state.

Suggestible Personality

A trait describing individuals who are more likely to accept and incorporate ideas or attitudes suggested by others.

Decrease Anxiety

The process or methods used to reduce feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Decrease Depression

To reduce the severity or frequency of symptoms associated with depression, a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest.