Which of the Following Is NOT an Operational Definition of Happiness

question 224

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an operational definition of happiness?

• A)a feeling of joy or contentment
• B)the number of times an individual smiles in an hour
• C)an individual's self-rating on a 10-point happiness scale
• D)the ratio of positive to negative emotion words a person uses when describing how they feel

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Definitions:

Gradual Acquisition

The slow and steady process of learning or obtaining knowledge or skills over time.

Memory Capacity

The amount of information that can be held in memory, encompassing short-term, long-term, and working memory capacities.

Attentional Focus

Refers to the process of directing one's awareness to relevant stimuli while ignoring irrelevant information in the environment.

Quantitatively Different

Describes a distinction based on measurable differences in size, amount, number, or degree rather than differences in kind.