Tom and Julius are both in line for a movie, but it sells out before either of them can get tickets. Tom is the last person in line, but Julius is directly behind the person who got the last ticket
Based on the idea of counterfactual reasoning, why will Julius be more upset than Tom?
a. Julius wanted to see the movie more than Tom did.
b. Julius got there earlier than Tom did, so he felt he deserved to see the movie.
c. It was easier for Julius to imagine how he could have gotten a ticket.
d. Julius won't be more upset than Tom.
Answer: C
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