Your text suggests that the best predictor of whether someone is happy is the quality of his or her social relationships. Sandstron & Dunn (2014) tested the effects of a brief positive interaction with a stranger on mood. Their results indicated that participants who experienced a brief positive interaction reported __________.
A) no change in mood, but felt more connected to other people
B) a significantly better mood, but no difference in their connection to other people
C) no change in mood and no difference in their connection to other people
D) a significantly better mood and felt more connected to other people

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The text suggests that social relationships are a predictor of happiness, and Sandstron & Dunn (2014) tested the effect of a brief positive interaction with a stranger on mood. Based on their results, participants who experienced a brief positive interaction reported a significantly better mood and felt more connected to other people, which supports the idea that social interactions can have a positive impact on happiness. Therefore, the best choice is D, which indicates that participants felt both a better mood and a stronger connection to others.

Your Text Suggests That the Best Predictor of Whether Someone