David Myers Has Identified Several Strategies for Increasing Happiness in One's

question 73

Multiple Choice

David Myers has identified several strategies for increasing happiness in one's life. One of these is to act happy. Why is this likely to be effective?

• A) Sometimes our emotions follow our behaviors.
• B) We are more likely to attract other happy people.
• C) We are more likely to create a positive impression.
• D) Nobody wants to be around a person who is grumpy.

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Definitions:

Psychological Therapy

An umbrella term for therapies that treat mental health issues through psychological means rather than medical methods.

Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist, originated psychoanalysis, a clinical approach to treat mental disorders through conversations between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Joseph Wolpe

A psychiatrist known for developing systematic desensitization, a method used in psychotherapy to overcome phobias and other anxiety disorders.

Aaron Beck

A psychiatrist widely regarded as the father of cognitive therapy, his research significantly contributed to the understanding and treatment of depression.