David Has Been in a Joyful Mood All Month

question 117

Multiple Choice

David has been in a joyful mood all month. According to the broaden-and-build hypothesis of positive emotions, ____.

• A)David will try to "spread" his good mood to others
• B)David's mind-set will be "expanded," such that he will have an urge to play, push limits, and so forth
• C)David will not attempt to hold on to this joyful feeling for a long time
• D)David will tend to spend more time with people who are also in positive moods

---

Definitions:

Newborn Children

Infants that are in the very first weeks of life, typically characterized by rapid growth and development.

Preconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can easily be brought to consciousness.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that houses memories, desires, and feelings not within the immediate awareness of the individual.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, enforcing ethical conduct and societal norms.