The mood management hypothesis states that people
A) use other people's reactions to determine whether or not to help.
B) help others in order to manage their moods.
C) help others in order to manage the moods of the people around them.
D) use environmental cues to initiate as well as to limit helping behavior.
Question 2
Imagine that your boss has just told you how disappointed he is at your performance over the past few weeks, and warns you to improve your performance.
As you sadly walk home, a reasonably well-dressed homeless man and his child ask you if there is any work they can do for a few dollars. They don't look dangerous, and your lawn needs to be cut. According to the mood management hypothesis,
A) although you generally would be likely to help these people, you would be reluctant to do so today because of your sad mood.
B) you would be reluctant to help these people because they are not similar to you.
C) you would be likely to help these people because the sad mood will create a we connection between you and the homeless man.
D) you would be likely to help in order to relieve your sadness.
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