Amber and Emmet were recently hired by a marketing agency. While Amber is typically in a good mood always, Emmet appears to be depressed most of the time. Based on this information, what would you expect from Amber?
A) She will take a great deal of time trying to make a good decision.
B) She will have poor problem-solving skills.
C) She will not be very creative when making decisions.
D) She will find better solutions to problems.
E) She will make poor decisions.
D
Explanation: D) People in good moods or experiencing positive emotions are more likely than others to use heuristics, or rules of thumb, to help make good decisions quickly. Positive emotions also enhance problem-solving skills, so positive people find better solutions to problems.
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