Ben is overjoyed by the fact that he received a scholarship to go to law school. As a result of his general positive and happy mood he would be MOST likely to show ________

A) an increased level of compassion
B) a decrease in aggressiveness
C) an increase in depression
D) an increase in creativity
E) an excessively high sense of self-worth


Answer: D

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