In support for the negative-state relief hypothesis, Manucia et al. (1984) found that the students in a _____________ mood who believed their mood was _____________ were more likely to help than when they thought their mood was ___________ by a "memory drug".

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The negative-state relief hypothesis suggests that people help others to alleviate their own negative feelings. Manucia et al. found that students in a sad mood who believed their mood was changeable were more likely to help, as they saw helping as a way to improve their mood.

In Support for the Negative-State Relief Hypothesis, Manucia Et Al