Recall Medvec and Her Colleagues' (1995) Study of the Emotions

Multiple Choice

Recall Medvec and her colleagues' (1995) study of the emotions experienced by Olympic athletes who won bronze and silver medals. If silver medalists outperformed bronze medalists, why were they less happy?

A) The gold medalists taunted the silver medalists more than they did the bronze medalists.
B) It was easier for silver medalists to imagine winning the gold medal.
C) Bronze medalists were grateful simply to have the opportunity to compete.
D) There is a positive correlation between talent and competitiveness.