Brogdon Is a Ski Instructor Looking for Employment in the Oregon

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Essay

Brogdon is a ski instructor looking for employment in the Oregon mountains. He has received full-time job offers from two ski lodges, and must choose between them. The two jobs seem equally attractive, so Brogdon wants to choose the lodge which will pay him the higher compensation. Running Elk Lodge offers a wage of $8.00 per hour for a 40 hour week, plus 30% of the fees paid by walk-on pupils desiring private lessons, plus 40% of fees from pupils who specifically request a private lesson from Brogdon. Blustery Ridge Lodge offers a wage of only $6.00 per hour, plus 25% of walk-on privates lesson fees, 45% of request privates lesson fees, and 15% of the fees paid by walk-on groups. Both lodges charge skiers $50 for private lessons and $100 per 5-person group for group lessons. Brogdon's previous experience leads him to expect weekly volume of 15 walk-on privates, 6 request privates, and 20 walk-on groups.
Required:
Which job should Brogdon accept? What factors should Brogdon consider in making his choice?

Identify and explain the sequence of events in emotional response according to various theories.

Recognize the role of physical arousal and cognitive processes in the formation of emotions.

Discuss the relationship between physiological reactions and emotional experiences.

Explain the concept of basic emotions and their expressions across cultures.

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Definitions:

Adaptation-level Phenomenon

The psychological process by which individuals adjust their expectations and perceptions based on past experiences or reference points.

Problem-focused Coping

A coping strategy where one directly tackles a stressful situation by finding solutions to the problem causing the stress.

Pessimism

A predisposition towards perceiving negative outcomes or expecting the least favorable scenarios, accompanied by a deficiency in optimism or trust regarding what lies ahead.

Optimistic Outlook

A general expectation that good things will happen, or the belief that the future will be favorable.