Ellen and Ernesto Feel Extra Happy When Reflecting on Their

question 17

Multiple Choice

Ellen and Ernesto feel extra happy when reflecting on their relationship and the fact that they almost didn't meet at that party five years ago.It was only because Ellen's best friend's coat disappeared that she was still there when Ernesto arrived.When they think about how easily they could have missed each other,they are engaging in ________,and that they feel especially happy when they do so reflects ________.

• A) cognitive dissonance; the augmentation principle
• B) the augmentation principle; cognitive dissonance
• C) counterfactual thinking; emotional amplification
• D) emotional amplification; counterfactual thinking

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Definitions:

Pessimism

Pessimism is an attitude or mindset characterized by a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Endorphins

The body’s own pain-killing chemicals, which operate by blocking the transmission of pain messages to the brain.

Inhibitory

Pertaining to a process that decreases the likelihood of a reaction occurring, often referring to neural signals in the brain that dampen activity.

Behavioral Activation System

A neurobiological system that influences an individual's motivation and ability to pursue and achieve goals, often associated with positive emotional states.