Sarah supervises a work group of six colleagues in an advertising agency.Recently,the creativity of her work group has not been as high as it should be.To help boost the group's creativity,and keeping in mind the effects of mood on cognition,Sarah might ________.

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Research has shown that positive mood can enhance creativity, so taking steps to put her group's members in a happier mood during work hours may be the best way to boost their creativity. Speaking to each member privately about performance issues or promising a bonus or reward for higher levels of creativity may cause pressure and anxiety, which can actually hinder creativity. Reminding the group that creativity is an important aspect of their job may be helpful, but it is not a direct solution to increasing creativity. Asking the group to remember what they were doing the last time they were highly creative may or may not be effective, as it relies solely on their memories and may not address any underlying issues.

Sarah Supervises a Work Group of Six Colleagues in an Advertising