Suppose that your friend Meghan says, "If I get less than 8 hours of sleep, I'm in a terrible mood the next day." Based on research in social psychology, what is the best conclusion about her statement?
a. She is probably right because people generally know why they feel the way they do.
b. She is probably wrong because people rarely know why they feel the way they do.
c. She is likely to be right only if she first made a list of all the reasons why she is in a good mood or bad mood on a typical day.
d. Her statement is probably based on a causal theory that may or may not be true.
Answer: D
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