Suppose That It Is Friday Night, That Xavier and Her

question 182

Multiple Choice

Suppose that it is Friday night, that Xavier and her friends have been out at a party, and that they are now heading home. Suppose also that Xavier has had a little bit to drink, but not a lot. Is it safe for her to drive home or should she call a cab instead? How will she decide what to do? According to the risk-as-feelings hypothesis, ____.

• A) her current mood will influence her assessment of risk (e.g., if she is in a relatively good mood, she will see relatively little danger in driving)
• B) she will consult her friends and see what their feelings are about the issue
• C) she will consider the worst possible scenario, and then simply make a decision based on her gut
• D) she will recall the last time that she was in this situation, what she did, and how she felt about it. She will then let that recollection guide her decision

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