Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of moods and emotions on decision making?
A) Moods and emotions have no direct influence on decision making.
B) People in good moods are less likely than others to use heuristics to make decisions.
C) Positive emotions tend to diminish problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
D) People with positive emotions are slower at processing information than depressed people.
E) Individuals in a negative mood may take higher risks than they do in a positive mood.

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OB researchers are increasingly finding that moods and emotions have important effects on decision making. People in good moods or experiencing positive emotions are more likely than others to use heuristics, or rules of thumb, to help make good decisions quickly. Positive emotions enhance problem-solving skills. Individuals in a negative mood may take higher risks than they do in a positive mood.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Effects