Dr. Feelgood and Dr. Nogood both work at the local emergency room. Dr. Feelgood is almost always in a good mood whereas Dr. Nogood is seldom happy about anything. According to research, which physician would you want on duty if you have a medical emergency and why?
A) Dr. Feelgood - he is likely to come to the correct diagnosis more quickly than Dr. Nogood.
B) Dr. Feelgood - his positive attitude will help you recover faster.
C) Dr. Nogood - he is less likely to be distracted by the unimportant details of your situation.
D) Dr. Nogood - he is likely to think more seriously about the cause of your symptoms.

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Research has shown that positive emotions can positively impact cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving and decision-making, which are important skills for a doctor to have in an emergency situation. Therefore, Dr. Feelgood's positive mood may help him come to a correct diagnosis more quickly.

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