David has been in a joyful mood all month. According to the broaden-and-build hypothesis of positive emotions, ____.
A) David will try to "spread" his good mood around to others
B) David's mindset will be "expanded" (such that he has the urge to play, push limits, and so forth)
C) David will attempt to hold on to this joyful feeling as long as he can
D) David will tend to spend more time with people who are also in positive moods (and less time with people who are in negative moods)

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The broaden-and-build hypothesis of positive emotions predicts that positive emotions broaden one's thought-action repertoire and build enduring personal resources. This means that David's mindset will be "expanded" such that he has the urge to play, push limits, and engage with the world in more creative ways. Option A is not necessarily true, as David may not consciously try to spread his good mood around to others. Option C is not fully accurate, as David may not necessarily attempt to hold onto the joyful feeling specifically, but rather experience and embrace it in the present moment. Option D may or may not be true, as David's social behavior may depend on numerous factors beyond his mood, such as availability, interest, or circumstances.

David Has Been in a Joyful Mood All Month