Cindy's parents do not like Cindy's boyfriend Sean and forbid her to see him again. Cindy is angry and hurt, so she decides to elope with Sean that very night. Cindy's decision most likely occurred due to
A)an awareness of the base rate for marriages and divorces.
B)a broad framing of this relationship problem.
C)emotions.
D)all of these.

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Cindy's decision to elope with Sean is most likely driven by her emotions, particularly her feelings of anger and hurt due to her parents' disapproval. Emotional responses can often lead to impulsive decisions, such as eloping, rather than decisions based on logical analysis or consideration of statistical information like marriage and divorce rates.

Cindy's Parents Do Not Like Cindy's Boyfriend Sean and Forbid