Affective Forecasting: Knowing What to Want

What is affective forecasting and are we good at it? Explain how affective forecasting relates to the impact bias.

Describe two causes of the impact bias. Clearly explain how each leads to the bias.

Define immune neglect and discuss some implications of demonstrating immune neglect.

The authors state that "one unanswered question is whether the impact bias is advantageous in some way." Explain how a bias could be advantageous and describe some ways this particular bias might serve forecasters.

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