Even though Khumo just met Tebogo two minutes ago, she has a good feeling about him right away.According to the ____ hypothesis, it is therefore likely that Khumo will also decide within minutes that Tebogo is a good person.
A)affective forecasting
B)affect balance
C)affect-as-information
D)emotional intelligence (EQ)

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The affect-as-information hypothesis suggests that people often rely on their immediate feelings as a source of information about the world around them. In situations like this where Khumo has a positive feeling about Tebogo, she is likely to use her own affective response as evidence that he is a good person, even if she has limited information about him.

Even Though Khumo Just Met Tebogo Two Minutes Ago, She