Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Effects

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of moods and emotions on decision making?

• A) Moods and emotions have no direct influence on decision making.
• B) People in good moods are less likely than others to use heuristics to make decisions.
• C) Positive emotions tend to diminish problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
• D) People with positive emotions are slower at processing information as compared to depressed people.
• E) Depressed people tend to weigh all possible options rather than the most likely ones.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, usually measured with a sphygmomanometer.

Ventricles

The two lower chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria and pump it into the arteries.

Fluid Retention

The accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues, causing swelling commonly known as edema.

Swelling

The enlargement of a body part due to the accumulation of fluid in tissues, often as a response to injury or inflammation.