During a discussion with some friends just prior to a school election,Sandra states that she is certain she will be devastated for months if she isn't elected class president.Which concept does this example illustrate?

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This example illustrates the impact bias, which refers to the tendency to overestimate the intensity and duration of one's emotional reactions to future events. Sandra is predicting that she will be devastated for months if she isn't elected class president, but the reality may not be as extreme as she thinks.

During a Discussion with Some Friends Just Prior to a School