MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
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“’So that left 40 percent that we conclude is the percent that is affected by what you do”’ (Paragraph 40).
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“But some participants were able to maintain that elevated level of happiness by keeping the memory alive and appreciating what they already had.” (Paragraph 16)
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“‘And if you look at studies of various superficial circumstances, like income, where you live, how many cars you have, those are pretty small”’ (Paragraph 23)
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“For several decades psychologists have wrestled with that question, and in recent years many, if not most, have embraced the idea that we are born with a tendency to be happy, or sour” (Paragraph 2)
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Detailed explanation-1: -While genetics may determine a person’s range of happiness, individual choices have a significant impact on happiness levels. Individual choices can influence a person’s happiness levels, but the effects they have on overall happiness are insignificant in comparison to the effects of genetics.
Detailed explanation-2: -30-40% of the differences in happiness between people is accounted for by genetic differences between people.
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: -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).