Professor Shackleford is elated because she has just learned that her paper has been accepted for publication. When a student passes her in the hallway and tells her that he missed the latest exam in order to stay home with his depressed cat, her good mood renders her likely to

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When people are in a good mood, they tend to be more lenient, forgiving, and less critical, which means Professor Shackleford is likely to be less skeptical than usual about the student's excuse due to her elated state.

Professor Shackleford Is Elated Because She Has Just Learned That