negative mood were far less likely to believe the fantasies and much less likely to make poor decisions,

negative mood were far less likely to believe the fantasies and much less likely to make poor decisions, 

We are simply more critical of our surroundings and subsequently more tuned into what is going around us.


 when we are a bit grumpy and critical of the world around us we are far more likely to notice the little things around us, as well as being able to recall the information much more easily at a later date.