According to Research on Cognition and Mood,people Who Are in a Good

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Multiple Choice

According to research on cognition and mood,people who are in a good mood generally tend to do which of the following?

• A)rely on preexisting knowledge rather than carefully analyzing information
• B)make more positive judgments about others
• C)make more external attributions for their difficulties
• D)make careful analysis of information about themselves and their environments

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Definitions:

Industry Vs. Inferiority

The fourth stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, occurring during childhood, where children develop a sense of pride and competence through mastery of tasks.

Autonomy Vs. Doubt

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where toddlers develop independence and self-esteem if encouraged, or feelings of shame and doubt if overly restricted.

Initiative Vs. Guilt

A stage of psychosocial development in Erik Erikson's theory where children learn to initiate activities and interact with others or feel guilty for being unsuccessful at these tasks.

Object Permanence

is the cognitive understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a fundamental concept in developmental psychology.