Author Question: Diana is participating in a speed dating evening for the first time. She spends 5 minutes with each ... (Read 73 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Diana is participating in a speed dating evening for the first time. She spends 5 minutes with each partner, and in the process, she meets one man whom she would very much like to see again. How accurate is her assessment likely to be?

a. inaccurate but persistent
b. inaccurate and fleeting
c. accurate and persistent
d. accurate but fleeting

Question 2

Since his divorce, Rodney has become increasingly cut off from his family, friends, and coworkers. If his doctor is well informed of the literature in this area, which of the following assessments is the doctor most likely to make?

a. I am not worried about Rodneys health. The chances are that he will make it through this year just fine.
b. Im concerned with Rodneys health. Going through a divorce shares a risk of death comparable to high blood pressure, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle.
c. Rodney might be depressed, but hes unlikely to be in danger of becoming suicidal. Surprisingly, divorce is negatively correlated with the risk of suicide.
d. I will suggest to Rodney that he visualize the many possible paths in his future. Then he is likely to realize that things could always be worse.