The Affect Heuristic Can Explain Why

question 10

Multiple Choice

The affect heuristic can explain why

• A)People who live in California are assumed to be happier than people who live in the Midwest.
• B)Students predict they will be sadder after getting a bad grade on a test than they actually are in these situations.
• C)People do not remember sad events from their early childhood.
• D)Stock prices go up on sunny days.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability within a system, where all forces or influences are equally counteracted by others.

Boundaries

Limitations or borders that define acceptable behavior and help maintain personal integrity and interpersonal relationships.

Family Structure

The composition and framework of a family unit, including its members and their relationships to one another.

Family Membership

The state or status of being part of a family, entailing roles, responsibilities, and a sense of belonging.