Your Text Suggests That the Best Predictor of Whether Someone

question 81

Multiple Choice

Your text suggests that the best predictor of whether someone is happy is the quality of his or her social relationships. Sandstron & Dunn (2014) tested the effects of a brief positive interaction with a stranger on mood. Their results indicated that participants who experienced a brief positive interaction reported __________.

• A) no change in mood, but felt more connected to other people
• B) a significantly better mood, but no difference in their connection to other people
• C) no change in mood and no difference in their connection to other people
• D) a significantly better mood and felt more connected to other people

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