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When asked if he believes in global warming, Steve says, "no way - I had to dig my car out of 5 ice storms last winter." Steve is basing his opinion on


A) the availability heuristic.
B) the representativeness heuristic.
C) overconfidence.
D) an illusion of control.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Cherie donated money to a global warming charity on a hot day in July. When they called her again during a snowstorm in February, though, she did not donate again. She believed that climate change wasn't occurring in February. Which of the following best explains Cherie's donation pattern?


A) The availability heuristic
B) Regression toward the average
C) The impact bias
D) Systematic justification

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Among entering collegians, the proportion considering it "very important or essential" that they become "very well-off financially" has _____ between 1970 and 2014.


A) declined
B) risen slightly
C) remained stable
D) risen dramatically

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Who is most likely to report experiencing a higher quality of life?


A) Chris, a psychology professor who focuses on his marriage, personal growth, and his volunteer efforts with the homeless
B) Sally, an attorney who is saving up for a condo on the beach, a nose job, and a new Mercedes
C) Ryan, a house painter who is just trying to make ends meet every month.
D) Miguel, an accountant who also works as a part time salesman to ensure that he earns more than all his peers

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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According to impact bias, after some event that is good or bad, people generally _____ the enduring impact of the event.


A) underestimate
B) overestimate
C) can't guess
D) can accurately predict

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Because people have the capacity to _____ and to _____ comparisons, the emotional impact of life's significant events dissipates sooner than most people suppose.


A) adapt; adjust
B) filter; eliminate
C) forget; adjust
D) remember; make

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Nisbet and Zelenski (2011) found that _____ is related to feelings of happiness.


A) going on nature walks
B) volunteering
C) praying
D) close friendships

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements is true of wealth and well-being?


A) There is a correlation between national wealth and well-being.
B) There is no correlation between national wealth and well-being.
C) There is no correlation between happiness and financial status in third-world countries.
D) Americans are happier today than in the 1950s.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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