Christopher Has Received a Major Promotion at Work, Along with a Substantial

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Multiple Choice

Christopher has received a major promotion at work, along with a substantial bonus.What does the research on happiness suggest about Christopher's long term reaction to these events?

• A)Christopher will feel less happy after he adjusts to his new social comparator group.
• B)Christopher will feel happier temporarily, but this will soon return to a "set-point" of happiness.
• C)Christopher will feel happier gradually, reaching a peak 6 months after the event has occurred.
• D)Christopher will feel less happy after the new events fail to bring about the expected changes in his life.

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