Identify at Least Five Variables That Are Correlated with Happiness

question 113

Essay

Identify at least five variables that are correlated with happiness and briefly explain the direction of each of those correlations.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in many complex brain functions including memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Methylation

A biochemical process involving the addition of a methyl group to molecules like DNA, often affecting gene expression and cellular function.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, typically a protein, which can affect a cell's structure and function.

Neuronal Differentiation

The process by which neurons form from neural stem cells, undergoing changes in shape, size, and function to become specialized nerve cells.