Some Research Supports the Idea That Approximately 40% of Our

question 93

Multiple Choice

Some research supports the idea that approximately 40% of our happiness is determined by a person's thoughts and actions.Which of the following is used to support this view?

• A)Identical twins are more similar in their level of happiness than fraternal twins.
• B)Identical twins are less similar in their level of happiness than fraternal twins.
• C)Being kind to others can increase our levels of happiness.
• D)We have a set point to which we return after experiencing emotional arousal.
• E)People have life circumstances out of their control that impact happiness.

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