The Influence of Thought on Emotion Was Studied by Assessing

question 189

Multiple Choice

The influence of thought on emotion was studied by assessing athletes' reactions to being among the medal winners in the 1992 Olympics. The results showed that:

• A) third-place winners were happier than second-place winners.
• B) second-place winners were happier than third-place winners.
• C) there were no significant differences in happiness between third-place and second-place winners.
• D) second-place winners showed an increase in positive emotions, but third-place winners showed a decrease.

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