Timothy just got into a big fight with his girlfriend, and as a result, he is in a bad mood. When Kate asks him to contribute to her charity organization, Timothy readily agrees, which makes him feel better. Timothy's behavior can best be explained by __________.
A) feel bad; do good
B) feel good; do good
C) feel bad; do bad
D) do bad; feel good

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Timothy's behavior is an example of the "feel bad; do good" phenomenon, where individuals in a bad mood may engage in positive actions, such as contributing to charity, to improve their mood.

Timothy Just Got into a Big Fight with His Girlfriend