Which of the following is NOT a reason why being in a good mood tends to increase prosocial behavior?
a. Good moods make us view situations more positively, and thus we are more likely to give people the benefit of the doubt.
b. Helping prolongs good moods.
c. Good moods make us pay more attention to the possible rewards for helping.
d. Good moods increase how much attention we pay to ourselves, which makes us more likely to act according to our values.
Answer: C
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