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nummyann

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Describe the mood management hypothesis and provide an example of a helping situation that illustrates it.
 
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Question 2

Describe how you could increase helping behavior by enhancing self-focus, and provide an example.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The hypothesis is the idea that people use helping behavior to tactically manage their moods.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Students should explain that self-focus can increase helping as long as the focus is on positive aspects of the self. Research-based examples include asking individuals to complete a biographical sketch, pose for a photo, or watch themselves on videotape.



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