Based on recent research regarding the ability to forecast emotional reactions to major events, people tend to ________.
a. be accurate judges of the emotional impact of future events
b. underestimate the emotional impact of negative events but not positive events
c. underestimate the emotional impact of positive events but not negative events
d. overestimate the emotional impact of both negative and positive events
Answer: d. overestimate the emotional impact of both negative and positive events
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a. German tradition emphasized the humanities over the sciences. b. German scientists believed the mind could be studied scientifically. c. national rivalry encouraged them to compete with scientists in other countries. d. German scientists were exceptionally well trained in philosophical approaches to the study of the mind. e. functionalism was so well received by German academicians.
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