Itzhak is trying to decide whether to take art history from Professor Nguyen or from Professor Molyneaux.When he looks into the professors' past grading distributions,he discovers that both have given 50 percent As and Bs.However,this information is further broken down: "Professor Nguyen gives 20 percent As,and Professor Molyneaux gives 30 percent Bs." If _____ influences Itzhak's reasoning,Itzhak will take the class from Professor _____.
A) the framing effect; Molyneaux
B) the framing effect; Nguyen
C) affective forecasting; Molyneaux
D) affective forecasting; Nguyen

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This scenario involves the framing effect, as the way information is presented (the breakdown of A and B grades) influences Itzhak's decision. Since Professor Nguyen gives a lower percentage of A grades compared to Professor Molyneaux's percentage of B grades, the framing effect may cause Itzhak to perceive Professor Molyneaux as more generous with grades and therefore choose to take the class with them. There is no indication in the scenario that affective forecasting, or the ability to predict one's future emotional state, is involved.

Itzhak Is Trying to Decide Whether to Take Art History