Amber and Emma were recently hired by a marketing agency. Though there is a lot of work that has been allotted to both of them, Amber is always in a good mood. Emma, on the other hand, appears to be depressed with her job. Compared to Emma, Amber is more likely to ________.
A) take an extended time at processing information
B) have poor problem-solving skills
C) make poorer decisions
D) find better solutions to problems
E) weigh all possible options rather than the most likely ones
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 enhance problem-solving skills. Depressed people are slower at processing information and tend to weigh all possible options rather than the most likely ones.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Realized gains or losses on available-for-sale investments represent the difference between the ________
A) historical cost and the average market value of the investment B) historical cost and the current market value of the investment C) cash received at time of disposition and the fair value of the investment D) cash received at time of disposition and the cost of the investment