Author Question: Suppose that you are trying to guess how much money a co-worker of yours makes. You have no idea how ... (Read 164 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Suppose that you are trying to guess how much money a co-worker of yours makes. You have no idea how much she makes off-hand. To try to guess, you start with your own salary and then add on a few dollars since she has been at your workplace longer than you have. That is, you make use of the ________________ heuristic.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Discuss the various methods that people use to regulate their emotions. Which of these are relatively effective, and which are relatively ineffective? Do men and women tend to use different strategies?

What will be an ideal response?

mcabuhat · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

anchoring and adjustment

Answer to Question 2

a . People often, but not always, seek to get themselves into a good mood.
b. Tactics include:
i. doing things that produce good feelings or distract oneself (eating, having sex, listening to music, watching television, shopping)
ii. arousal control strategies (using relaxation techniques, exercising, drinking coffee, drinking alcohol)
iii. seeking social support
iv. trying to deal with the problem directly (reframing the problem, using humor, venting, praying)
c. Among the most successful tactics are exercising, listening to music, praying, and seeking social support. Among the least successful are watching television and trying to spend time alone.
d. Compared to men, women are more likely to try to regulate emotions by ruminating, seeking social support, eating, or shopping; men are more likely to attempt to try distracting themselves with tasks or chores, drinking, or engaging in sex.