A Combination of Positive Affect (In the Absence of Negative

question 72

Multiple Choice

A combination of positive affect (in the absence of negative affect) and general life satisfaction is the definition of what term?

• A) Subjective well-being
• B) Happiness
• C) Joy
• D) Complete mental health

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Definitions:

Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.

Exchange Network

A social structure involving the exchange of resources, goods, or services among individuals or groups.

Particularistic Values

Values that are unique to specific cultures, groups, or contexts, as opposed to universal values that are believed to be applicable to all societies.

Peter Blau

A sociologist known for his contributions to the study of social structure and social exchange theory.