Gerardo's Old Girlfriend Used to Cheat on Him

question 43

Multiple Choice

Gerardo's old girlfriend used to cheat on him. He knew when she was being unfaithful because she would be gone a lot, claiming that she needed to work. When his new girlfriend tells him that she has a lot of work to do and won't be able to see him as much right now, he assumes that she is seeing another man. Gerardo's suspicions result from his:

• A) insight
• B) emotional heuristic
• C) mental set
• D) affective forecasting

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