Brad Has Just Gone Through an Intense Job Interview for His

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Essay

Brad has just gone through an intense job interview for his dream job.At the end of the process,he is told that he will not be receiving a job offer,which is very upsetting to him.Immediately after,Brad goes to a local bar where he meets a woman.
a. Describe affect-as-information theory.
b. Using affect-as-information theory, explain whether you think Brad is likely to have a positive or negative first impression of the woman.
c. If Brad had received a job offer, how would his evaluation of the woman at the bar change?

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Carrying Amount

The book value of an asset or liability on a company's balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Depreciation

Depreciation is the systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its wear and tear, obsolescence, or decline in value over time.