James Has Just Received Notice That He's Been Admitted to the Law

question 93

Multiple Choice

James has just received notice that he's been admitted to the law school of his choice.As he walks along,humming the theme to L.A.Law,he's in a good mood.He sees a worker fall off a ladder and rushes over to assist.Why did James help in this case?

• A) Good moods increase our tendency to process information systematically.
• B) Good moods tend to focus our attention inward, on our attitudes and values.
• C) Good moods change our interpretations of social rewards and costs.
• D) Good moods make our ability to empathize unimportant.
• E) Good moods make us more empathetic.

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