Even though Amanda met Diego just two minutes ago, she has a good feeling about him right off the bat. According to the ____ hypothesis, it is therefore likely that Amanda will also decide within minutes that Diego is a good person.
A)affective forecasting
B)affect balance
C)affect-as-information
D)emotional intelligence (EQ)

Question

Even though Amanda  met Diego  just  two minutes ago, she has a good feeling about him right off the bat. According to the ____ hypothesis, it is therefore likely that Amanda will also decide within minutes that Diego is a good person.
A)affective forecasting
B)affect balance
C)affect-as-information
D)emotional intelligence (EQ)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "affect-as-information" hypothesis suggests that people use their current emotions as valuable information when making judgments and decisions. In this scenario, Amanda's positive initial feeling about Diego is likely to influence her quick judgment that he is a good person, aligning with the principles of the affect-as-information hypothesis.

Even Though Amanda Met Diego Just Two Minutes Ago, She