What Is the Happiness Set Point

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Essay

What is the happiness set point?

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Definitions:

McGurk Effect

An auditory phenomenon demonstrating an interaction between hearing and vision in speech perception, where what is heard may be influenced by lip movements seen.

Embodied Cognition

The theory that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with the world and that the mind and body are intricately connected.

Vestibular Sacs

Structures within the inner ear that contribute to the sense of balance by detecting changes in head positioning.

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory receptors found throughout the body that respond to potentially harmful stimuli by sending pain signals to the brain.