Mike has just decided to go to the formal with Chris instead of Margaret. He's thinking about how attractive Chris is, and how Margaret has a really annoying laugh. This is an example of
A) upgrading the chosen alternative.
B) downgrading the rejected alternative.
C) all of the choices are correct
D) none of the choices are correct

Question

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Mike is both upgrading the chosen alternative by focusing on Chris's attractiveness and downgrading the rejected alternative by focusing on Margaret's annoying laugh.

Mike Has Just Decided to Go to the Formal with Chris