Samuel is asked to predict how he will feel if he doesn't get a promotion at work,a goal he has been working hard to achieve for the past year.Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding his prediction?

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Research on affective forecasting suggests that people tend to overestimate the intensity and duration of their emotional reactions to negative events. Therefore, it is likely that Samuel will overestimate how long his disappointment will last if he doesn't get the promotion.

Samuel Is Asked to Predict How He Will Feel If