One study found that physicians who were given candy were faster and more accurate at diagnosing a disease than were physicians who were not given candy. Additional research suggests that these results can best be explained by the idea that ____.

A) sugar (temporarily) enhances problem-solving ability
B) being in a good mood enhances problem-solving ability
C) Arousal, both positive and negative, enhances problem-solving ability
D) being given incentives enhances problem-solving ability

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Kalani Kalili · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The correct explanation is that being in a good mood enhances problem-solving ability. The act of receiving candy likely put the physicians in a better mood, which in turn improved their diagnostic performance. This aligns with research suggesting that positive emotional states can facilitate cognitive processes involved in problem-solving.

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