According to the ____ hypothesis, people tend to evaluate things as good or bad in part by asking themselves: "How do I feel about it?"
A) affective forecasting
B) affect balance
C) affect-as-information
D) emotional intelligence (EQ)

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The affect-as-information hypothesis suggests that people use their emotions to evaluate things by asking themselves how they feel about it. They use their emotions as a source of information to guide their judgment and decision-making. This can be seen in situations where people may evaluate a product or service based on how happy or satisfied it makes them feel, rather than relying on more objective criteria.

According to the ____ Hypothesis, People Tend to Evaluate Things