Which of the Following Patterns of Association Might a Researcher

question 231

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patterns of association might a researcher expect to find between positive mood and the time it takes participants to make decisions,the extent to which participants consider the options in making decisions,and,finally,participants' satisfaction with their decisions?

• A) Positive mood should be negatively related to the time participants take to make decisions and to the degree to which they consider the options. Positive mood should be positively associated with participants' satisfaction in their decisions.
• B) Positive mood should be negatively related to the time participants take to make decisions. Positive mood should be positively associated with the degree to which participants consider their options and to their satisfaction in their decisions.
• C) Positive mood should be positively related to the time participants take to make decisions, the degree to which participants consider their options, and finally, to participants' satisfaction in their decisions.
• D) Positive mood should be negatively related to the time participants take to make decisions and to the degree to which they consider the options. Positive mood should be unrelated to participants' satisfaction in their decisions.

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