In Research by Dunn, Aknin, and Norton (2008), Students Were

question 68

Multiple Choice

In research by Dunn, Aknin, and Norton (2008) , students were given $20 to spend on themselves or they were asked to spend it on someone else. Later, when participants were asked about their level of happiness, what did they find?

• A) Those who spent the money on themselves were happier than the students who spent the money on someone else.
• B) Those who failed to spend the money by the deadline were happiest.
• C) Both of the groups reported a similar level of happiness.
• D) Those who spent the money on others were happier than those who spent money on themselves.

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Definitions:

Maternal Depression

A mood disorder affecting mothers, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, and/or emptiness, which can influence maternal behavior as well as infant and child development.

Contributing Factor

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Paternal Depression

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