Professor Hall is giving a surprise test in economics class. All other things being equal, which of the following students is likely to make the most errors on the exam??
a. ?Sandra, who has been in a depressed mood but keeps picturing the rainbow she saw just before class
b. ?Carl, who is picturing the cheeseburger he is going to have for lunch
c. ?Lorena, who is depressed that her boyfriend broke up with her and cannot stop thinking about how awful she feels
d. ?Peter, who is confused about his attraction to Sara and is thinking about next steps
ANSWER:
c
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