If I could just win the lottery, I'd be set for life, lamented Zane. "Winning the lottery would change everything, and I'd be happy every day." Based on what you know about predicting future emotional states, how accurate do you think Zane's prophecy is?

A) Not very accurate; he would probably be happy, but not as happy as he thinks, nor would his life change as dramatically as he anticipates. B) Somewhat accurate; studies show that people can predict their future happiness correctly about half of the time. C) Very accurate; research shows that the lifestyles of lottery winners become radically different after attaining their prizes. D) Not at all accurate; winning a lottery and receiving lots of money all at once are events that make most people unhappy.

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Kallie Figueroa

9 June, 02:23

If I could just win the lottery, I'd be set for life, lamented Zane. "Winning the lottery would change everything, and I'd be happy every day." Based on what you know about predicting future emotional states, how accurate do you think Zane's prophecy is?

A) Not very accurate; he would probably be happy, but not as happy as he thinks, nor would his life change as dramatically as he anticipates. B) Somewhat accurate; studies show that people can predict their future happiness correctly about half of the time. C) Very accurate; research shows that the lifestyles of lottery winners become radically different after attaining their prizes. D) Not at all accurate; winning a lottery and receiving lots of money all at once are events that make most people unhappy.

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Katrina Durham · Answer 1

The correct answer is A.

Explanation:

It can be said that this prophecy is not very accurate. Winning the lottery will make him feel happy for a period of time but not as happy as he would like to be or think. Referring to his life it wouldn't change as much as he says or anticipates. Winning the lottery doesn't assure him to feel happy every day.