Research by Forgas and Bower (1987) Demonstrated That Good Moods

question 113

Multiple Choice

Research by Forgas and Bower (1987) demonstrated that good moods can lead to

• A) more negative perceptions of others, particularly among individuals high in need for closure.
• B) more negative perceptions of others, particularly when the mood is induced by an unexpected surprise.
• C) more positive perceptions of others, particularly among individuals skilled at making correspondent inferences.
• D) more positive perceptions of others, particularly when judging others who require more effort to be understood.

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