Sydney,who is currently in a good mood,has been asked about her life satisfaction. According to the affect-as-information theory,Sydney will most likely respond that she
A) cannot answer without thinking for a while about all aspects of her life.
B) is generally unhappy with her life.
C) is generally happy with her life.
D) does not feel happy or unhappy.

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The affect-as-information theory suggests that people use their current emotions as a basis to make judgments and decisions about their lives in the absence of more detailed information. Since Sydney is in a good mood, she is likely to interpret her life satisfaction positively, leading her to respond that she is generally happy with her life.

Sydney,who Is Currently in a Good Mood,has Been Asked About