Psychology in Modules
Psychology in Modules
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781319050610
Author: David G. Myers, C. Nathan DeWall
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 38, Problem 1MM
Summary Introduction

Concept Introduction: Happiness is a positive emotion that a person expresses in regard to the pleasure activities that he does in his daily life. Some of the positive emotions that increase the happiness are pleasure, gratitude, hope, comfort, and inspiration.

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Answer to Problem 1MM

Correct answer: One of the most consistent findings of physiological research is that happy people are also more likely to help others. Therefore, option d. is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Reasons for correct statement:

The happiness starts from a person itself. Life satisfaction, presence of positive emotions, and absence of negative emotions are the three factors used to measure the happiness of a person. People find happiness by helping others.

Option d. is given as “more likely to help others”. Presence of positive emotions makes a person more likely to help others.

Therefore, option d. is correct.

Reasons for the incorrect statements:

Option a. is given as “more likely to express anger”. Anger, sadness, and worry are negative emotions. This is incorrect because a happier person has very less negative emotions.

Therefore, option a. is incorrect.

Option b. is given as “generally luckier than others”. Happiness cannot be measured by luck. Luck is simply the experience of notably positive, negative, or improbable events.

Therefore, option b. is incorrect.

Option c. is given as “concentrated in the wealthier nations”. Happiness is just an emotion that depends on the pleasure activities or events in our life. It cannot be attained by concentrating on a wealthier nation. Therefore, option c. is incorrect.

Hence, options a., b., and c. are incorrect.

Conclusion
One of the most consistent findings of physiological research is that happy people are also more likely to help others.

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