Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of a Person

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an example of a person engaging in affective forecasting?

• A)"The reason that he dropped out of school was because he felt insecure and incompetent."
• B)"If he ever betrayed me, I would be so depressed I would never recover."
• C)"If I hadn't gotten reprimanded by my boss that one time, I never would have hated my job as much as I did."
• D)"If I had only trusted him and not said anything, we wouldn't have gotten into that stupid argument."

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Definitions:

Scientific Understanding

The comprehension of scientific concepts, theories, and empirical evidence derived from systematic observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Cause and Effect

The relationship between events where one event is the result of the occurrence of the other, often used to establish a causal link in studies and research.

Ethical Responsibility

The moral obligation to act in accordance with ethical principles or standards, and consider the impact of one's actions on others and the environment.

Bullying

Aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance, including actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally.