While preparing dinner, Tommy accidentally drops an open can of tomato sauce on the floor, splattering everywhere. He immediately yells out of frustration and his roommate comments, "oh, someone is in a bad mood." Tommy quickly replies, "no I'm not, I'm just angry at myself for dropping the sauce." Who is correct in this situation?
A. His roommate, because his yell clearly indicated that he was experiencing a negative mood.
B. His roommate, because all people who make mistakes experience subsequent negative moods.
C. Tommy, because only he can have an idea about what mood he is experiencing at any given time.
D. Tommy, because he was experiencing an emotion and not necessarily a mood.
Answer: D
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