Golda slammed her finger in the car door. As she held ice on her injured finger, she commented "At least it isn't broken." This is an example of what?
A. upward counterfactual
B. planning fallacy
C. optimistic bias
D. downward counterfactual
Answer: D
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Neve will be using a structured interview to hire her new assistant. One of the applicants for the position has requested a phone interview because she lives far from the job site. Based on the existing research, Neve a. should be concerned because structured interviews are only effective when administered in person. b. has no reason to worry because she can focus more intently on the
applicant's responses during a phoneinterview. c. should feel reassured because structured phone interviews have been shown to be predictive of futureproductivity. d. will have to use a written integrity test rather than a structured interview in this situation.
Mismatches between a leader's personal style and the demands of the situation are most likely to lead to
a. high situational control. b. low rates of employee absenteeism. c. increased leader competence. d. increased job stress and stress-related illnesses.
The human genome is estimated to contain about _______________ genes
a. 7,000 b. 22,000 c. 46,000 d. 303,000
Cognitive therapy is used in stress management programs to help clients learn to do all of the following EXCEPT
A. develop more realistic appraisals and attitudes. B. identify unrealistic negative thoughts. C. tell off people they don't like, as a way of reducing stress. D. assert themselves in an appropriate way in stressful situations.