Suppose that Greg and Ayesha both apply for a prestigious scholarship , and both get rejected.Greg finds out that his application was flat out rejected (he never had a chance), while Ayesha finds out that she was the first runner up (she nearly won).Who is likely to be more disappointed? Why?
A)Greg - because of the simulation heuristic
B)Greg - because of the confirmation bias
C)Marsha - because of the simulation heuristic
D)Marsha - because of the confirmation bias

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Ayesha is likely to be more disappointed due to the simulation heuristic, as she can easily imagine scenarios where she could have won, making her feel closer to success.

Suppose That Greg and Ayesha Both Apply for a Prestigious