AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does the author’s claim in this article regarding happiness compare to previous understandings of happiness?
A
The author’s claim suggests that people have more control over their personal happiness than previously believed.
B
The author’s claim suggests that people do not have any agency over their own emotions, which aligns exactly with previous studies about happiness.
C
The author’s claims suggest that people have less control over their own happiness than previously believed.
D
There is not evidence in the article of previous understandings in comparison to this author’s claims.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How does the author’s claim in this article regarding happiness compare to previous understandings of happiness? The author’s claim suggests that people have more control over their personal happiness than previously believed.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Three Keys to Happiness Scientists have found that the three things that make people most happy are PLEASURE (doing things you enjoy), ENGAGEMENT (feeling interested in your activities and connected to others), and MEANING (feeling like what you do matters).

Detailed explanation-3: -How does the detail about the study of twins contribute to the text (Paragraph 22)? A. It proves that environment has a significant impact on a person’s happiness, as twins do not the same level of happiness after being separated.

Detailed explanation-4: -Happiness can be measured by these three factors: the presence of positive emotions, the absence of negative emotions, and life satisfaction (Ryan & Deci, 2001). It is a uniquely subjective experience, which means that nobody is better at reporting on someone’s happiness than the individuals themselves.

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