CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITION AND EMOTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The idea that happiness is, in part, dependent upon comparing one’s situation to those experienced by others.
A
James-Lange
B
Adaptation-Level
C
Relative Deprivation
D
Optimum Arousal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The theory that happiness is relative holds that happiness results from comparison. Standards of comparison are assumed to adjust and thus to prohibit lasting increase in happiness above neutral. Standards are further seen as arbitrary and happiness therefore not as a valuable matter.

Detailed explanation-2: -Affective state theory According to Bradburn, happiness is a global judgment people make by comparing their negative affect and positive affect (Diener, 1984). This led to the development of the Affect Balance Scale (Diener, 1984). The Bradburn Affect Balance Scale is a self-report measure of the quality of life.

Detailed explanation-3: -. Cognitive definitions Happiness is also defined as a cognitive phenomenon, that is, as the result of a deliberate evaluation process. In that vein McDowel & Newell (1987: 204) describe life-satisfaction as a “Personal assessment of one’s condition compared to an external reference standard or to one’s aspirations”.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many philosophers, intellectuals and researchers have spoken out on the question of happiness, and the only conclusion that everyone agrees on is that happiness is a subjective and relative notion.

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