In a Study by Bless and Colleagues (1990), Students Were

question 144

Multiple Choice

In a study by Bless and colleagues (1990) , students were presented with weak or strong arguments for tuition increases, after being put in either a positive or negative mood. What was the central finding of the study?

• A) Participants were equally against a tuition increase across all conditions.
• B) Participants in a positive mood were more favorable towards a tuition increase after hearing a weak argument.
• C) Participants in a negative mood were generally less supportive of a tuition increase.
• D) Only those participants in a negative mood who heard the strong argument were more supportive of a tuition increase as compared to all the other participants.

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