Question

4 (01.06 mc) what provides the best example of a situation in which the decision - maker is hindered by emotion? (5 points) ramis computer breaks suddenly. since he needs it for work, he quickly scans a posted ad for laptops on sale at a local store. he races to the store and selects one that is affordable but has the same amount of disc space and memory as his broken one. geoff is planning to buy a new car. he spends six months researching the reports on nearly every make and model in his price range, evaluating crash and safety tests, fuel efficiency, and other criteria. he narrows it down to 10 cars, but then reads through hundreds of reviews on each and is still not sure which car to buy. angelika is hoping to buy a new bike this summer, but shes in no rush. she shares her plan with as many friends as possible and takes notes on what they like about their bikes and what they dont. her parents and siblings have each given their opinions as well, and now she has a large, detailed chart with pros and cons for about 12 options but is still having a hard time making a decision. jami is investing in a new treadmill. she goes to an online retailer and begins looking at whats available. there are plenty of pictures of each option, and she can narrow it down to three models that she likes. she cant seem to find other specifics, though, and there are no reviews, so shes having a hard time deciding which one to buy.

Explanation:

Rami's situation shows emotion - need for work makes him rush. Others are more rational in decision - making.

Answer:

Rami's computer breaks suddenly. Since he needs it for work, he quickly scans a posted ad for laptops on sale at a local store. He races to the store and selects one that is affordable but has the same amount of disc space and memory as his broken one.