The mood management hypothesis states that people are more likely to help
A) in order to manage dissonance, which can occur if one does not help a similar other.
B) in order to manage their self-image.
C) when they are happy.
D) when they are temporarily sad.

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The mood management hypothesis states that people are more likely to help when they are temporarily sad. When people are in a negative mood state, they may engage in helping behavior as a way to improve their mood or to distract themselves from their negative emotions. This is consistent with the negativity reduction hypothesis, which suggests that helping behavior can be a way to alleviate negative affect.

The Mood Management Hypothesis States That People Are More Likely