Eric is a careful driver. He usually obeys the speed limit and abides by all traffic regulations. Today, however, as he is driving to Florida with some friends for spring break, he is driving 25 mph over the speed limit. Which personality theorist would be BEST able to explain this inconsistency in Eric's behavior?

Love that is characterized by deep and enduring affection, caring, and commitment is

called a. liking. b. infatuation. c. romance. d. passionate love. e. companionate love.

The authors of your text explain that people tend to overestimate how bad they will feel if a negative event were to happen to them. This tendency is called

a. the rationalization trap. b. cognitive dissonance. c. self-affirmation. d. the impact bias.