David Has Been in a Joyful Mood All Month

question 183

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 around to others
• B) David's mindset will be "expanded" (such that he has the urge to play, push limits, and so forth)
• C) David will attempt to hold on to this joyful feeling as long as he can
• D) David will tend to spend more time with people who are also in positive moods (and less time with people who are in negative moods)

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