If People Can Sometimes Be Unhappy Because Something Bad Has

question 30

Multiple Choice

If people can sometimes be unhappy because something bad has happened to them, then

• A) hedonism is true.
• B) hedonism is false.
• C) hedonism might be true, but only if people are never unhappy for any other reason.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Concrete Operations

A stage in Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 7 and 12, where children start thinking logically about concrete events.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities, such as thought, reason, and problem-solving, that occurs across the lifespan.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss developmental psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development in children, emphasizing stages of growth in intellectual abilities.

Selman's Stage

refers to the stages of perspective-taking ability development as outlined by psychologist Robert Selman, identifying how individuals understand others' thoughts and feelings at different ages.