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. This is an example of

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement reflects the impact bias, which is the tendency for people to overestimate the intensity and duration of their emotional reactions to future events. Sandra is predicting that not being elected class president would have a much stronger and longer-lasting impact on her emotions than it is likely to actually have.

During a Discussion with Some Friends Just Prior to a School