Rudy thinks that if he ever got kicked off the football team he would be depressed for months, and that his life would lose all meaning. In actuality, his response would probably not be this severe or prolonged. What is Rudy demonstrating?

a. the impact bias
b. self-affirmation
c. lowballing
d. effort justification


Answer: A

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