Langer and Rodin's study investigated whether people were happier and healthier when given more choices for their activities. What were their findings?
A. While choices improved happiness, they did not impact health.
B. Increasing choices led to improved health, but it did not impact happiness.
C. Increasing choices led to both improved health and happiness.
D. Increasing choices did not improve health or happiness.
Answer: C
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