Researchers (Isen & Levin, 1972) found that mall shoppers who found dimes were more likely to help a stranger pick up papers he had dropped. These results suggest that
a. participants thought the money belonged to the man and wanted to return it.
b. finding a dime put people in a good mood and increased their helping.
c. finding a dime instead of a quarter disappointed people, and this negative mood increased helping.
d. thinking happy thoughts enhances both mood and helping.
Answer: B
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