Research has shown that the influence of having people look in a mirror
A) increased helpfulness.
B) decreased helpfulness.
C) increased helpfulness for those who thought they had done well on a test, but decreased helpfulness for those who thought they had done poorly on a test.
D) decreased helpfulness for those who thought they had done well on a test, but increased helpfulness for those who thought they had done poorly on a test.

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Research indicates that mirrors can have a self-awareness effect, leading individuals to act in ways that are consistent with their self-concept. Those who believed they performed well on a test and then looked in a mirror were more likely to be helpful, presumably because they saw themselves as competent and positive. Conversely, those who thought they had done poorly and then looked in a mirror were less likely to help, possibly because the mirror reflection reinforced a negative self-view, making them less inclined to engage in positive social behaviors.

Research Has Shown That the Influence of Having People Look