Emotion and Decision-Making

Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of the intricate relationship between emotions and decision-making.
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Which theory proposes that emotions serve as signals that guide decision-making?

  1. Prospect Theory

  2. Affect Heuristic

  3. Somatic Marker Hypothesis

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Somatic Marker Hypothesis suggests that emotions, particularly bodily sensations, act as signals that help individuals make advantageous decisions.

What is the term for the tendency to rely on emotional cues rather than objective information when making decisions?

  1. Cognitive Dissonance

  2. Confirmation Bias

  3. Affect Heuristic

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Affect Heuristic refers to the inclination to use emotions as a shortcut in decision-making, often leading to reliance on feelings rather than logical reasoning.

Which theory suggests that emotions can influence decision-making by altering the perceived value of outcomes?

  1. Prospect Theory

  2. Affect Heuristic

  3. Somatic Marker Hypothesis

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prospect Theory proposes that individuals evaluate outcomes relative to a reference point, and emotions can influence the perceived value of these outcomes, thereby shaping decision-making.

What is the term for the tendency to make riskier decisions when faced with potential gains compared to potential losses?

  1. Risk Aversion

  2. Risk Seeking

  3. Framing Effect

  4. Loss Aversion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Risk Seeking refers to the inclination to make riskier choices when presented with the possibility of gains, even if the potential losses are significant.

Which theory suggests that emotions can influence decision-making by altering the perceived likelihood of outcomes?

  1. Prospect Theory

  2. Affect Heuristic

  3. Somatic Marker Hypothesis

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Framing Effect proposes that the way information is presented (e.g., as gains or losses) can influence the perceived likelihood of outcomes and, consequently, decision-making.

What is the term for the tendency to make more conservative decisions when faced with potential losses compared to potential gains?

  1. Risk Aversion

  2. Risk Seeking

  3. Framing Effect

  4. Loss Aversion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Risk Aversion refers to the inclination to make more cautious choices when faced with the possibility of losses, even if the potential gains are substantial.

Which theory suggests that emotions can influence decision-making by altering the perceived desirability of outcomes?

  1. Prospect Theory

  2. Affect Heuristic

  3. Somatic Marker Hypothesis

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Affect Heuristic suggests that emotions can influence decision-making by altering the perceived desirability of outcomes, leading individuals to choose options that elicit positive emotions.

What is the term for the tendency to make decisions based on immediate emotional reactions rather than considering long-term consequences?

  1. Hot Cognition

  2. Cold Cognition

  3. Emotional Reasoning

  4. Cognitive Dissonance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hot Cognition refers to the inclination to make decisions based on immediate emotional reactions, often without considering the long-term implications of those choices.

Which theory suggests that emotions can influence decision-making by altering the perceived controllability of outcomes?

  1. Prospect Theory

  2. Affect Heuristic

  3. Somatic Marker Hypothesis

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Somatic Marker Hypothesis proposes that emotions, particularly bodily sensations, can influence decision-making by altering the perceived controllability of outcomes.

What is the term for the tendency to make decisions based on logical reasoning and analysis rather than emotional reactions?

  1. Hot Cognition

  2. Cold Cognition

  3. Emotional Reasoning

  4. Cognitive Dissonance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cold Cognition refers to the inclination to make decisions based on logical reasoning and analysis, often without being influenced by immediate emotional reactions.

Which theory suggests that emotions can influence decision-making by altering the perceived social desirability of outcomes?

  1. Prospect Theory

  2. Affect Heuristic

  3. Somatic Marker Hypothesis

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Affect Heuristic suggests that emotions can influence decision-making by altering the perceived social desirability of outcomes, leading individuals to choose options that are socially acceptable.

What is the term for the tendency to make decisions based on emotional reasoning, often ignoring logical evidence?

  1. Hot Cognition

  2. Cold Cognition

  3. Emotional Reasoning

  4. Cognitive Dissonance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Emotional Reasoning refers to the inclination to make decisions based on emotional reactions, often ignoring logical evidence and objective information.

Which theory suggests that emotions can influence decision-making by altering the perceived fairness of outcomes?

  1. Prospect Theory

  2. Affect Heuristic

  3. Somatic Marker Hypothesis

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prospect Theory proposes that individuals evaluate outcomes relative to a reference point, and emotions can influence the perceived fairness of these outcomes, thereby shaping decision-making.

What is the term for the tendency to make decisions that reduce psychological discomfort, even if they are not necessarily the most advantageous?

  1. Hot Cognition

  2. Cold Cognition

  3. Emotional Reasoning

  4. Cognitive Dissonance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cognitive Dissonance refers to the tendency to make decisions that reduce psychological discomfort caused by conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

Which theory suggests that emotions can influence decision-making by altering the perceived regret associated with outcomes?

  1. Prospect Theory

  2. Affect Heuristic

  3. Somatic Marker Hypothesis

  4. Framing Effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prospect Theory proposes that individuals evaluate outcomes relative to a reference point, and emotions can influence the perceived regret associated with these outcomes, thereby shaping decision-making.

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